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Science Explained

Myth vs. Fact Checker

Check a common misconception against scientific evidence

Prompt Template
Copy and paste this prompt into ChatGPT, Claude, or any AI assistant

Is the claim that '[Common Misconception, e.g., cracking your knuckles causes arthritis, sugar makes kids hyper, you only use 10% of your brain]' scientifically true or false? Provide a brief explanation based on current scientific consensus.

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Related Topics

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