Have you heard of the statistics that throughout our lifetime we will swallow dozens of insects during our sleep, including spiders? Please tell me this isn't true.
2006-07-24 20:22:08 · 9 answers · asked by Celeste 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
This is an urban myth. You are no more likely to swallow insects or spiders while you are asleep than when you are awake. Don't let this ridiculous idea bother your nighttime rest.
2006-07-24 22:10:16 · answer #1 · answered by scientia 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yup, it sure is. A week ago I heard that on average we swallow 5 spiders a year because we sleep with our mouth open. and this is when they crawl in, and we swallow. The FDA approved years and years ago certain amounts of bugs which are considered safe to be in our food products. So, we essentially eat bugs everyday!!!! Gross, but a fact.
2006-07-25 03:29:23 · answer #2 · answered by jonzmom1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, have you ever seen those four-poster beds with a canopy over the bed, that were popular long ago? The reason for the canopy was that, in the days of thatched rooves, it prevented rats, cockroaches, spiders and mice falling into your open mouth while you were asleep.
2006-07-25 03:28:09 · answer #3 · answered by zee_prime 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes its true infact the average person swallows 15 to 40 bugs a year while sleeping
2006-07-25 03:26:09 · answer #4 · answered by Kimmiepooh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well im sure it has a lot to do with where you live and if your house is quite bug tight, i dont see many insects here in las vegas, but i used to go camping in indiana and i think i ate a boat load of them without knowing.
2006-07-25 04:10:30 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes girl a little mouse goes in and has a drink and eats the food that's left on our teeth.and then takes a nap and leaves by the time u wake up.I promise
2006-07-26 06:43:24 · answer #6 · answered by Hea Dude ! 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Only when you're camping outside or driving a motorcycle, hopefully not while you're sleeping.
2006-07-25 05:24:06 · answer #7 · answered by para 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes is true, so try sleeping with your mounth close, i try that i have vary tight close my mounth. in morning whan i wouk up, i dont think about that. Is scary :(
Well wish you all best
:)
2006-07-25 03:28:29 · answer #8 · answered by . 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
really? i dont remember eating one though. lol but BUGS?? maybe bed bugs. small bugs... but spiders?? wow!
2006-07-25 03:30:22 · answer #9 · answered by Angela 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋