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16:37, 18-Dec-2019
True or false: Can you tell myths from facts?
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Are 5G base stations harmful to your health? Can pregnant women get flu shots? Scientists busted many misconceptions and affirmed a few popular beliefs at an event organized by the China Association for Science and Technology in Beijing on Tuesday. Take the following quiz to see if you can tell myths from facts.
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1. Radiations from 5G base stations are very hazardous.
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2. Taking China's high-speed trains is tantamount to being exposed to X-rays.
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3. Long-term use of antihypertensive drugs leads to death.
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4. E-cigarettes are non-toxic and helpful in quitting smoking.
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5. Hunger can "starve" tumors and slow down the aging process.
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6. Pregnant women can get flu shots.
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7. Depression is an illness.
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8. A low-sodium diet is healthy.
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9. Myopia can be cured.
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10. Fire extinguishers should be used to put out the flame of an LPG cylinder instead of turning off the valve.
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