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  • 4: Napoleon Wasn’t That Shor

    4: Napoleon Wasn’t That Shor
    2025/04/10
    Napoleon Bonaparte is famously remembered as a short man with a big ego, but historical records show he was actually around 5'6" to 5'7"—average height for a Frenchman in his time. The belief that he was unusually short came from a combination of measurement confusion (French vs. British units) and British wartime propaganda. British cartoonists exaggerated his height to mock and undermine him during France’s conflicts with Britain, creating a lasting public image of Napoleon as a “tiny tyrant.” This stereotype stuck, eventually evolving into the term “Napoleon complex.” The episode reveals how propaganda, repetition, and powerful imagery can distort historical truth, reminding us to question what we’ve long believed—especially when it sounds like the perfect story. In reality, Napoleon’s small stature was just a big myth.
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    4 分
  • 3: The 10% Brain Myth

    3: The 10% Brain Myth
    2025/03/19
    Many people believe that humans only use 10% of their brains, but modern neuroscience has completely debunked this myth. Brain imaging studies show that we use 100% of our brain, just not all at the same time—different regions activate for different tasks, even when we’re resting or sleeping.

    This myth likely originated from misinterpreted early research, false attributions to Albert Einstein, and Hollywood movies that portray "unlocking" more of the brain as a way to gain superhuman abilities. In reality, neurons are constantly active, and brain injuries prove that every part of the brain serves a crucial function.

    The 10% myth persists because it’s an exciting idea—it suggests we have untapped potential waiting to be unlocked. But while human potential is vast, it’s not because 90% of our brain is unused. Instead, we already use our full brain capacity in different ways.

    This episode highlights how misinformation spreads when it is repeated often enough, even when it’s scientifically false. The truth? Your brain is already working at full power—you just need to use it wisely.



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    4 分
  • 2: Goldfish Memory Myth

    2: Goldfish Memory Myth
    2025/03/05
    Many people believe that goldfish have a 3-second memory, but science has proven this to be completely false. Studies show that goldfish can remember things for months or even years, recognize their owners, learn to navigate mazes, and associate sounds or colors with feeding times. The myth likely originated from misconceptions about fish behavior, as goldfish swimming in small tanks may appear to repeat their actions mindlessly. Over time, the idea spread through media, cartoons, and popular culture, reinforcing the false belief that goldfish are unintelligent. In reality, goldfish have demonstrated learning abilities, problem-solving skills, and long-term memory, proving that they are far smarter than we once thought. This episode highlights how easy it is for misinformation to become widely accepted and reminds us to always question what we believe to be true.
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    5 分
  • 1: The Great Sugar Lie

    1: The Great Sugar Lie
    2025/02/08
    For decades, we were led to believe that fat was the enemy, causing heart disease and obesity. This idea, largely based on flawed research from the 1950s, led to a surge in low-fat products. However, what we weren’t told was that the sugar industry played a major role in shaping this narrative.

    In the 1960s, sugar companies funded studies that downplayed the dangers of sugar while shifting the blame to fat. As a result, food manufacturers replaced fat with sugar, making so-called "healthy" foods even more harmful. Meanwhile, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease rates skyrocketed.

    The truth? Fat is not the enemy—our bodies need it for brain function, hormone production, and overall health. Instead, excessive sugar consumption is a key contributor to many modern health issues.

    This episode exposes how we were fooled into fearing fat while unknowingly consuming more sugar, shaping decades of misguided dietary habits. It’s time to question what we’ve been told and make choices based on truth, not industry-driven deception.
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    5 分