More Lies About the World You Believe

Summary

This script debunks common myths, such as the belief that swimming after eating can lead to drowning, and that pharmaceutical companies are withholding a cancer cure for profit. It highlights the progress in cancer treatment with companies like Celsi Corporation, developing immunotherapy to boost the immune system against cancer. The script also addresses misconceptions about fluoride in water, chemtrails, the visibility of the Great Wall of China from space, the brain's capacity, and the effects of coffee on growth, encouraging critical thinking and the quest for truth.

Takeaways

• 🏊‍♂️ The belief that one should not swim for 30 minutes after eating is a myth; the body has more than enough energy for swimming even after a meal.
• 💊 The conspiracy theory that pharmaceutical companies withhold a cancer cure is unfounded; cancer is complex, and research is genuinely progressing with companies like Celsi Corp developing new treatments.
• 🦷 Fluoride in public water is meant to improve dental health, not as a malicious act, despite conspiracy theories suggesting otherwise.
• 🌤️ Contrails, or the white streaks left by planes, are not chemicals for sinister purposes but water vapor that condenses and freezes, a common misconception rooted in Cold War-era mistrust.
• 🏰 The Great Wall of China is not visible from space under normal conditions, contrary to popular belief, which originated from a Ripley's cartoon and was later debunked by Chinese astronaut Yang Liwei.
• 🧠 The myth that humans use only 10% of their brains is false; brain imaging shows activity throughout the brain, and scientists have found no inactive parts.
• 🥕 Carrots are good for eye health due to beta carotene, but they do not grant night vision, a myth propagated during WWII as British propaganda.
• ☕ Coffee does not stunt growth and is not inherently harmful to children, despite old wives' tales suggesting otherwise.
• 🖥️ Being close to screens does not cause eye damage, but it can lead to eye strain, highlighting the importance of taking breaks and adjusting screen distance.
• 🤚 Cracking knuckles does not cause arthritis; the sound is from bursting bubbles in joint fluid, and it's not harmful despite common misconceptions.
• 🧐 The acceptance of myths is often due to their simplicity and our reluctance to question them, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and seeking truth.

Q & A

Why do parents often tell children not to swim for 30 minutes after eating?

The belief stems from the idea that blood flow is diverted to the digestive tract after eating, potentially reducing the blood flow to limbs needed for swimming. However, this is a myth; the body still has enough energy for physical activities like swimming after eating.

What is the origin of the myth that swimming immediately after eating can lead to drowning?

The myth originated from a 1911 pamphlet by the Boy Scouts of America, which used it as a scare tactic to prevent swimming right after eating, even though it's not true.

What is the truth about the claim that pharmaceutical companies are withholding a cancer cure?

Cancer is a complex collection of diseases, and the development of cures is challenging. The claim that companies are withholding cures is unfounded; they are actively working on treatments, as evidenced by companies like Celsi Corporation developing immunotherapy products.

How does Celsi Corporation's approach to cancer treatment differ from traditional methods?

Celsi Corporation focuses on immunotherapy, developing products that boost the immune system to fight cancer, rather than relying solely on chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery.

What is the 5-year survival rate improvement reported with Celsi Corporation's anti-cancer immune boosting drug?

The drug has shown a 73% 5-year survival rate in head and neck cancer patients, compared to 45% without the drug.

Why do some people believe that fluoride in public water is harmful?

The belief may stem from historical events, such as the addition of fluoride in the 1950s, and misinformation spread by media and conspiracy theories, despite scientific evidence supporting its safety and benefits for dental health.

What is the truth about chemtrails and their alleged sinister purposes?

Chemtrails are actually contrails, which are formed by water vapor condensing and freezing around an airplane's exhaust. The idea that they are chemicals for sinister purposes is a myth, not supported by scientific evidence.

Why is the Great Wall of China not always visible from space as some people believe?

The Great Wall's color and contrast with the ground make it difficult to see from space under normal conditions. It may only be visible under specific weather and lighting conditions.

What is the myth about human brain usage, and what does science say about it?

The myth is that humans only use 10% of their brains. However, scientific evidence shows that we use much more of our brain, with imaging technologies revealing activity across various regions during different tasks.

Why did the British government promote the idea that eating carrots could improve night vision during World War II?

The British government used the carrot myth as propaganda to explain why pilots could navigate during blackouts, as the real reason—new radar technology—was a military secret.

What is the truth about coffee's effects on human growth?

Coffee does not stunt human growth. While it can act as an appetite suppressant, studies have shown no evidence that it impacts growth.

Why is it a myth that being too close to screens can cause eye damage?

While being too close to screens can cause eye strain, it does not cause permanent eye damage. It's important to be aware of eye comfort and take breaks to reduce strain.

What causes the popping sound when people crack their knuckles, and is it harmful?

The popping sound is caused by bubbles bursting in the synovial fluid of the joints. It is not harmful and does not lead to arthritis as some believe.