Theres a lot of myths out there.

Heres just a few tall scientific tales that need to be debunked.

At least, not alone.

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Alcohol also tends to contribute, particularly if youre talking about big holiday meals.

The tryptophan alone helps, but is pretty far down on the list of culprits.

In both cases the USDA has said that the amount of pesticides is harmless for consumption.

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These are also rarely harmful to your system, but can make fruits and vegetables taste pretty funky.

Eating less sweets overall is the only way to reduce the intake of bad sugar.

We also tend to think that since babies drink it, it should be part of our diet.

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After that, milk just makes cereal wet.

Sugar Makes Children Hyper

Science has tried again and again to linksugar with hyperactivityin children.

Rods help us see in low light and differentiate black from white, while conesregulate color experiences.

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Ostriches Put Their Head In The Sand

No.Not ever.

When threatened, ostriches sometimes play dead, but thats as close as this nonsense comes to truth.

The genesis of this myth comes from the fact that if they dont swim, sharks sink.

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It doesnt mean theyre hurt, its simply because they dont have a swim bladder to keep them afloat.

Bats Are Blind

Every singlebat can seejust fine.

Goldfish Have Short Memories

Goldfish are able toremember months ago, which is better than most people.

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Sharks Die If They Don’t Swim - science myth

Great white shark (Carcharodon carcharias), Isla Guadalupe, Baja, Mexico

Ostriches Put Their Head In The Sand - science myth

Bats Are Blind - science myth

Goldfish

Cats and Dogs Are Colorblind - science myth

Organic Foods Are Free of Pesticides - science myth

fresh honey with lemon and orange fruits

Sugar Is As Bad As Cocaine - science myth

Coffee Stunts Growth - science myth

Sugar Makes Kids Hyper - science myth

Milk Is Good For You - science myth

Organic Foods Are Healthier - science myth

Turkey Makes You Sleepy - science myth