Old Wives Tales

Can an apple a day keep the doctor away? If you swallow your gum, will it spend years in your stomach? Can walnuts repair floor-scratches? (Spoiler alert: no, no, and yes.)

Everyone is familiar with Old Wives Tales, those dubious snippets of folk wisdom that have been passed down from generation to generation. But where do they come from? And are they all just harmless superstitions, or do any of them contain a grain of truth? Join Shane and Duncan as they explore the true stories behind some of the most enduring Old Wives Tales. 

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In this episode:  

• Does Coffee Stunt Your Growth?

• Can you Catch a Cold From Having Wet Hair?

• Should You Pee on a Jellyfish Sting?
• Does an Apple a Day Keep the Doctor Away?
• If You Cross Your Eyes Will They Get Stuck Like That?
• Should You Wait 30 Minutes to Swim After Eating?
• Will Self-Love Put Hair on Your Palms?
• Should You Feed a Cold and Starve a Fever?
• If You Shave, Will Your Hair Grow Back Thicker and Faster?
• If You Swallow Your Gum, Will it Stay in Your Stomach for Years?
• Can a Penny on the Train Tracks Derail a Train?
• Is There a Chemical That Can Detect and Reveal Urine in a Pool?
• Can Sitting Too Close to the TV Make You Blind?
• Can Spicy Food Cause Ulcers?
• Will a Watermelon Seed Sprout in Your Stomach?
• Do Cats Smother Newborn Babies?
• Can Peanut Butter Remove Gum From Your Hair?
• Can Walnuts Repair Floor Scratches?
• Do Wooden Spoons Keep Water From Boiling Over?
• Does Hot Water Cause Temporary Infertility? 

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