9 Scientific Studies That’ll Make You Doubt Everything You Know

Science has uncovered a lot of truths about the World we live in. However, there are some studies that seem to bend logic as we have come to know it.Check out these 9 unknown scientific studies and make sure to leave your thoughts in the comments below!


1. Increase your chance of being nominated for a Noble Peace Prize by eating chocolate
It is well known by scientists that the flavanols contained in cocoa have been linked to slowing or reversing age related cognitive decline. One scientist, Dr. Franz H. Messerli performed his own study (okay, hypothesis) of Noble Peace Prize winners, and discovered that Switzerland (which has the highest consumption per capita) is in first place.

2. Watching porn can make you a better bodybuilder
A recent scientific study has shown that after watching pornography, male bodybuilders can lift heavier objects due to a noticeable increase in testosterone (tested via saliva samples). Perhaps that’ll provide some interesting perspective next time you’re in the gym and notice someone going hard at it

3. Horses love the taste of bananas over carrots
In a scientific study of 8 horses by Deborah Goodwin, BSc, PhD, it was found that of a choice of 8 flavors that horses prefer, bananas came in 2nd while carrots came in 6th. Oddly, Fenugreek came in first.(source)

4. Relaxing too much may lead you to be getting fatter
Everyone knows that inactivity can lead you to pack on the pounds. However, a new scientific study has revealed that relaxing actually causes preadipocyte cells to turn into fat cells faster. Additionally, the cells produce even more fat after long periods of inactivity.(source)

5. Female porn actresses are actually happier than other women
It has been shown in a study by the Journal of Sex Research, that female pornstars actually exhibit above-average self esteem, higher spiritual contentment and quality of life. This may come as a suprise given the old stereotype of pornstars coming from desperate backgrounds.(source)

 6. Going on a diet can actually cause you to become more fat
Many people go on diets and starve themselves of calories, only to find that once they begin to return to a more regular diet, they become fatter than before. Scientific studies have shown that when we diet, our bodies learn to hoard fat and magnify food cravings into an obsession.(source)

7. Herring fart in order to communicate with each other
Scientists curiously discovered that herring fish make a mysterious sound when farting. On further research, they suspect that by hearing the bubbles caused by the flatulence, the fish are able to better form protective shoals at night.(source)

8. Pupil dilation can measure whether you’re gay or not
A new Scientific study has revealed that when someone is aroused, their pupils immediately dilate. The study by Cornell University monitored 165 men and 160 women – including gay, bisexual and straight participants. They were able to make fairly accurate guesses after showing videos of men and women masturbating.(source)

9. Eating egg yolks could be just as bad as smoking
Perhaps at least when it comes to heart disease. This information is based on a Canadian study that used ultrasound to monitor the fatty build-up in the arteries of circa 1,200 adults. Eating egg yolks contributes to the problem, although everything in moderation.(source)