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Over the past couple of years, on numerous topics, I’ve heard people use this line to try persuade beliefs.

Ghost people: “You’re not open-minded enough to see a ghost.”

Religious types: “You’re not open-minded enough to believe in God.”

An open mind to me is one that still retains fundamental truths, yet you can still acquire new information as long as it doesn’t contradict said truths.

If I must have a completely open mind to believe in something, then it can’t be true.

I did a little test for proof that I’m open minded, to a degree. :-p

You Are 64% Open Minded

You are a very open minded person, but you’re also well grounded. Tolerant and flexible, you appreciate most lifestyles and viewpoints. But you also know where you stand firm, and you can draw that line. You’re open to considering every possibility – but in the end, you stand true to yourself.

How Open Minded Are You?

If ghosts can pass through any object, including walls, why is it that they never fall through the floors?

So, I was in the 99p store… as you do… and I overheard some excellent healthcare advice.

These two ladies were looking at copper ‘health’ bracelets.

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Lady one: What is this?

Lady two: Oh, the copper cures diseases.

I thought: You’ve slightly stretched the benefits there.

Lady one: But copper makes you go green doesn’t it?

I thought: Ah, some correct information. It _can_ do that.

Lady two: It’s ok, because they coat the bracelets in fake silver.

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Now I’m all for people sharing ‘knowledge’ like this, but surely someone has to check the validity at some point.