Myths or Facts

To determine healthy teeth, they have to be pearly white.

• MYTH

• FACT

Answer explanation

A tooth's natural color is slightly yellowish.

Dark chocolate is good for you.

• MYTH

• FACT

Answer explanation

Dark chocolate is full of nutrients and can lower your risk of heart disease.

Walt Disney was the first person to draw Mickey Mouse.

• MYTH

• FACT

Answer explanation

Mickey Mouse was actually first drawn by the company's chief animator and his original name was going to be Mortimer Mouse.

Your body burns calories while you sleep.

• MYTH

• FACT

Lightning never strikes twice in the same spot.

• MYTH

• FACT

Answer explanation

Lightning does strike twice in the same spot. A building like an empire state building gets struck up to 100 times a year.

Dogs can only see in black and white.

• MYTH

• FACT

Answer explanation

Dogs can see colors other than black and white just not a many as humans.

Our heart skips a beat when we sneeze.

• MYTH

• FACT

Answer explanation

MYTH! The heart's rhythm may sometimes change when we sneeze but it never stops and skips a beat.

The sun is yellow.

• MYTH

• FACT

Answer explanation

The sun is actually white. The distance between us on earth and the sun make the sun seem like it is yellow.

It's recommended you brush your teeth twice a day.

• MYTH

• FACT

Answer explanation

Brushing your teeth more than 2-3 times a day can damage your teeth and gums.

Fishes can hum, grunt, and sing.

• MYTH

• FACT

Answer explanation

Fishes are known to be mute but some fish make quite a bit of noise.