- [Voiceover] My mom always used to say,
"An apple a day keeps the doctor away."
Well that's a (bleep) lie.
(explosion)
Apples are a healthy snack with vitamins and fiber
but apple consumption isn't correlated
with decreased doctor visits.
Welcome to, Fact Check Your Mom!
Mom myth number two,
wait an hour after eating before swimming
or you may drown.
Fact, any exercise directly after eating
may cause cramping or discomfort
but there are no known cases of drowning
due to swimming with a full stomach.
Mom myth number three,
eating carrots will improve your eyesight.
Fact, many vegetables contain the nutrients
necessary for healthy eyes.
However, most vision problems are caused
by genetics or aging and eating lots of carrots won't help.
Mom myth number four,
if you have wet hair and walk outside in the winter,
you'll get a cold.
Fact, colds are caused by viruses not wet hair.
Mom myth number five,
don't swallow gum or it will stay
in your stomach for seven years.
Fact, gum will pass through your digestive system
and be excreted just like other body waste.
Mom myth number six,
sitting too close to the TV is bad for your eyes.
Fact, there's no concrete evidence that sitting too close
to the TV will hinder your eyesight.
Mom myth number seven,
masturbation will make you go blind.
Just kidding.
Fact, masturbation is normal and healthy,
it doesn't affect your eyesight.
So the next time your mom gives you advice, think twice.
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