When I was a kid, I remember when my sister was a baby, and she had the hiccups, they would put a wet peice of tissue on her forehead to relieve her from the hiccups. I seriously doubt that works. What other myths do you know of?
2006-07-25 08:05:02 · 6 answers · asked by ticoman0719 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Other - Science
I must have heard dozens (maybe hundreds) of myths while growing up. I can't tell you how many people told me that if I went outside without a coat I'd 'catch a cold' or that eating too much chocolate would cause acne. Oh, and I'm sure I was told at least a couple of times not to hold a book too close to my eyes or sit too close to the TV, else I might damage my eyesight. These myths are all, of course, completely false. I'm just glad that I'm not as gullible as I was then.
2006-07-25 08:15:53 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A myth I'd hear frequently when I was growing up was that if I went into the pool too soon after eating, I'd get serious stomach cramps and drown.
(My grandpa and grandma had a pool in their backyard, and my family would spend a lot of time there.)While it's not neccessarily true that a person would drown if entering the water too soon after eating,they might experience nausea and feel a little uncomfortable, especially if they were moving around a lot.So it is a good idea to wait about 20-30 minutes after eating to participate in any sport, including swimming.
2006-07-29 11:14:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I grew up beliving that mincemeat pie was made of ground up mice.
2006-07-25 08:09:19 · answer #3 · answered by overrun_girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People speak the truth.
2006-07-25 08:08:20 · answer #4 · answered by ag_iitkgp 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
my mom told me if i pee in the pool the water around me would turn purple
2006-07-25 08:11:05 · answer #5 · answered by pintoyo 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
THE NILES, CA PROM DATE. EITHER WAY THE WOMAN DIES AND HAUNTS THE CANYON LOOKING FOR A RIDE BACK TO HER HOME.
2006-07-25 08:09:11 · answer #6 · answered by MRS. A 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋