Common Myths That Have Been Debunked By Science

Your Hair and Nails Don't Keep Growing After You Die

When the human body ceases to function, all of its former duties halt. That includes the growth of hair and fingernails. What people were actually reporting on was the fact that human skin shrinks after a person dies, so their hair and nails look longer than they did when that person was alive. 

Humans Can Grow New Brain Cells

You are not born with a finite number of brain cells. Your brain does not stop producing cells when you turn 25. Your brain will continue to produce more cells as your neural pathways morph and change throughout your life.  

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The More You Know

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  • The longest place name on the planet is 85 letters long.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.