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Blind to the truth? Mu mum says that if I read under the bedclothes using a torch (flashlight) I will damage my eyesight. I told her it's an urban myth, but am I right? Ben Renton (aged 11), Leicester, UK
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Categories: Human Body.

Reply	Paul_Pedant says: This question is identical to Blind to the truth? http://www.last-word.com/content_handling/show_tree/tree_id/3871.html except that version has some answers. I am suspicious that the "Unanswered Question" tag is dynamically updated as each question is answered: and that the list from 15-Dec-2010 has been reposted in error. (no votes) Tags: humanbody, light, Eyes, reading.
	posted on 2010-12-27 13:55:04 \| Report abuse

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