20 Health Facts That We’ve Been Told Our Whole Lives That Aren’t True

2. Thanksgiving Day Turkey Makes You Zzz

Everyone always complains about getting super sleepy after devouring their Thanksgiving Day meal. It has long been assumed that tryptophan – an amino acid found in turkey – was the culprit of those post-meal snooze sessions. Come to find out, tryptophan is found in a bunch of different foods, including cheddar cheese. So why do so many people assume turkey is the reason they get drowsy after enjoying their holiday feast? Well, experts say that it’s a combination of different factors, including booze, an abundance of carbs, and endless hours of watching boring football. Okay, just kidding about the football part.