Pregnant Women and Cats

Last Problem:

True or False:

If you stare at the sun, even during an eclipse, you could go blind.

Answer:

True

Direct sunlight can damage the retina of the eye. Staring at the sun can and has caused impaired vision and even blindness. You should never look directly at the sun. Dark sunglasses are not sufficient protection for your eyes, not even during an eclipse.

Today’s Problem:

True or False:

If you are pregnant, you should avoid cat litter boxes.

The Sun’s Rays

Last Problem:

True or False?

If you get sick, you should starve a fever and feed a cold.

Answer:

False

The idea of starving a fever and feeding a cold has no medical foundation. Whether you have a cold or a fever, it is always a good idea to to maintain a regular intake of fluids and food. Although some studies have found that there may be some benefit to following this age-old adage, the fact that many people believe they should feed a fever and starve a cold (and not the reverse) indicates that we simply find it comforting to take some action to treat ourselves no matter what it is while the symptoms run their course.

Today’s Problem:

True or False:

If you stare at the sun, even during an eclipse, you could go blind.

Fevers and Colds

Last Question:

True or False:

If you go swimming less than an hour after eating, you will get stomach cramps and drown.

Answer:

False

Not once has a drowning death been attributed to “swimming with a full stomach.” Yes, swimmers can develop cramps in the water, but few are caused by eating right before swimming. Unless you can’t swim (in which case you should wait until you’ve had lessons before taking a dip), no cramp would be serious enough to prevent you from swimming to safety.

Today’s Problem:

True or False?

If you get sick, you should starve a fever and feed a cold.

Eating and Swimming

Yesterday’s Question:

True or False:

If you eat chocolate, your face will break out.

Answer:

False

Contrary to what most people think is true, studies report there is no link between eating chocolate and acne breakouts.

Today’s Question:

True or False:

If you go swimming less than an hour after eating, you will get stomach cramps and drown.

For Chocolate Lovers

Previous Problem:

True or False:

If you swallow chewing gum, it will take seven years to digest and pass through your system.

Answer:

False

Although chewing gum is indigestible it will make its way through your digestive system at about the same rate as anything else you consume.

Today’s Question:

True or False:

If you eat chocolate, your face will break out.