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Remember the old myth that cars can run on water? Then they
found out engines actually do work better in the rain because
damp air makes the fuel burn more efficiently.
Well, cancer has its own myths and old wives tales. It turns out that some of these
myths are partly true, but others are definitely false...
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You can catch cancer from other people:
Incorrect.
Correct!
False. Cancer can not be passed from person to person. |
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Pesticides cause cancer:
Incorrect.
Correct!
The small amount of pesticides found on fruit and vegetables
does not increase your cancer risk. However you are best
to rinse before eating.
There are links between many industrial chemicals
and some cancers. So if you work with these chemicals,
wear protective gear.
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Mobile phones cause brain tumours:
Incorrect.
Correct!
Not proven, but the monthly bills can be pretty life threatening! |
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Masturbation causes testicular or prostate
cancer:
Incorrect.
Correct!
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Tight underpants cause testicular cancer:
Incorrect.
Correct!
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How you cook your food won’t increase your
risk for cancer:
Incorrect.
Correct!
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Men don't get breast cancer:
Incorrect.
Correct!
Sadly untrue, but it is quite rare. |
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Women have prostates but they don’t
cause as much trouble:
Incorrect.
Correct!
A survey found that over 50% of men believe women have prostates.
But it’s false. Which is great news, otherwise two people
might have to get up in the middle of the night for a pee!
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