There are SO many myths about the human body that people keep spreading without realizing they’re totally false. And the worst part of it is that they sound ridiculously true!
So, here are 8 myths about our bodies that we are debunking today.
- If the human immune system ever realises we have eyes, it’ll see them as infection and we will all end up blind.
Oh, please! This is such a common myth about the immune system. The truth is, your immune system is smart enough to know which tissues belong to your body, even your eyes. It can tell the difference between your own cells (called “self”) and foreign invaders (called “non-self”). This way, it attacks the bad stuff like viruses and bacteria, but leaves your healthy tissues alone. The immune system is always on the lookout for infections or injuries. So, seriously, what are people even talking about?
- A woman’s heart is 4X softer than a man’s heart.
This claim is totally off. Men’s and women’s hearts are pretty much the same in structure, texture and function. Both are made of cardiac muscle and are about the same size and weight. There’s no medical proof that women’s hearts are “softer” than men’s. The real differences in heart health come from genetics, lifestyle, and hormones. So, let’s stop spreading this nonsense!
- When a woman goes through disappointment she loses 72 days of her memories.
There’s no scientific proof for this claim. The brain is complex, (fine!) and we don’t fully get how it handles and stores memories. Yes, emotions like disappointment can mess with your mental health, but there’s zero evidence that it makes you lose a specific number of days of memories. Not even for women.
- All men’s nipples are nine inches apart.
This one is even very obvious. The distance between a person’s nipples is different for every man. Nipple position depends on things like genetics, hormones, and how you develop. There’s no “normal” distance, and definitely no rule that says men’s or women’s nipples are always nine inches apart.
- Human bones are stronger than concrete, withstanding pressures of up to 8618.255 kilogramme a square 2.50cm.
I just choked on my smoothie! Your bones are tough! But they’re not as hard as concrete! LMAO! They’re just super strong and can handle a lot of pressure.
- You only use 10 percent of your brain.
This isn’t true at all. The brain uses all its parts for different functions. The idea that we only use 10% of our brain is a big misunderstanding. Only about 10% of the brain is active at any given moment, but that doesn’t mean the other 90% is just sitting there doing nothing.
- We have got only five senses—sight, smell, taste, touch, and hearing.
We have way more than just five senses. We can also sense things like balance, body position, temperature, and pain. Some scientists say we might have up to 20 senses! For example, your inner ears help you keep your balance and know your orientation. Your bladder tells you when it’s time to pee, and your intestines let you know when they’re full. Plus, we have senses for hunger and thirst. Some people even claim to have a “sixth sense” for things like knowing when someone is staring at them. So????
- The uterus prepares for labor from the pain from period cramps.
Alright, period cramps and labor pains both come from the uterus contracting, but they’re not directly connected. Period cramps happen because of prostaglandins, which make the uterus contract to shed its lining. These cramps are NOT getting the uterus ready for labor. Labor contractions, on the other hand, are triggered by a rush of hormones like oxytocin and prostaglandins. These hormones make the uterus start rhythmic contractions to push the baby out. So, they both involve the uterus, but they’re doing different jobs.
What’s that one myth about the human body that you’d like us to debunk?
