13 Things Even Science Has Proven, But Some People Still Deny

Despite proven science, some ignore facts for beliefs. A forum user asked, "What proven facts do people still deny?". Here are top responses.

MSG IS HEALTHY

“MSG is a delicious and perfectly healthy addition to a number of dishes.”

DIET CAN AFFECT YOUR HORMONES AND MOOD

“That your diet can indeed affect your hormones and mood.”

CARBON FOOTPRINT

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MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES

“Mental health issues. More specifically, mental health IS physical health. The brain can have trauma and other physical things present. People aren’t making it up!”

EXERCISE HELPS YOU OVERCOME LOTS OF STRUGGLES IN LIFE

“That exercise actually helps you overcome a lot, including mental health issues.”

EVOLUTION

“Evolution. No theory has EVER been proven more correct with so much freaking evidence, but yet here we are.”

CLIMATE CHANGE

"Current climate changes are due to human activity, often a few corporations. Some deny, others won't address causes."

SUGAR

“Sugar is way worse than fat.”

YELLING AT KIDS

"Verbal abuse towards kids can impact long-term mental health. Lack of physicality doesn't negate life-long scars."

WEED IS ADDICTIVE

“Weed is addictive, and you can get withdrawals from it. Literally just had an argument with a friend over this.”

ELECTRIC CARS

“Electric cars are not as green as Elon says. They still create pollution from mining & creating the electricity to charge unless from green sources.”

YOU CAN’T BURN A PARTICULAR AREA OF FAT IN YOUR BODY

“You can’t choose where you burn fat when exercising.”

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No need to wash store-bought chicken. Cooking kills bacteria, washing spreads it. Some may still doubt this proven fact.

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