Hi, we're here from Curiosity.com to help you get smarter in just a few minutes.

I'm Cody Gough.

And I'm Ashley Hamer.

Today you learn about the truth behind common myths about your vision,

what that guilty look on your dog's face actually means,

and the nearly impossible Chinese college entrance exam,

the Gowkow.

Let's satisfy some curiosity.

Let's start off today with a little myth busting.

Ashley and I are going to debunk a few myths about your vision.

And I'll start with one that's a blast from the past.

Our very first guest ever on the Curiosity Podcast in 2017 mentioned this but it bears repeating

carrots will not give you ultra sharp vision and this myth is a double whammy

you might have heard that the British Royal Air Force

spread this rumor around when they started using radar technology in World War II.

But honestly, German intelligence was well aware of British radar installations.

The carrot propaganda did come from the British, but it was their ministry of food

that was trying to drum up demand for carrots, not their military trying to fool Germany.

Carrots do produce Vitamin A by the way, which is important for your vision,

but sweet potatoes and kale will also do the trick. Here's another

myth corrective lenses weaken your eyes. No they don't. They strengthen your eyes

by you know helping you see. Reading and dim light also won't hurt your eyes.

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