Quote by John Green

Incidentally, did you know that the whole eight glasses a day thing is complete bullshit and has no scientific basis? So many things are like that. Everyone just assumes they're true, because people are basically lazy and incurious, which incidentally is one of those words that sounds like it wouldn't be a word but is.

Incidentally, did you know that the whole eight glasses a da

Summary

This quote suggests that the commonly believed idea of drinking eight glasses of water per day has no scientific foundation and is not true. It highlights the tendency for people to accept information without question due to laziness and lack of curiosity. The mention of the word "incurious" serves as an example of a word that may seem invalid but actually exists. Overall, the quote emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and questioning commonly held beliefs.

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