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Wet hair causes colds or pneumonia

Viruses cause colds, not temperature or wet hair

Going outside with wet hair causes colds or pneumonia.

Colds are caused by virus exposure, not wet hair or cold. Immune system handles temperature variations. Cold may worsen existing symptoms but doesn't cause infection.

Believed 1900–2010
Year Revised 2008
Why Changed Never True
Confidence Fully Debunked
Region Worldwide

Reception

7/10
5/10

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