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# old wives tales

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Snails, donkeys, and clay from a priest's grave: 10 old Irish cures for everything that ails you

*rubs potato on wart*

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Feb 12th 2017, 1:00 PM

7 playground myths and legends that everyone half-believed

Do you like butter? HOW WILL WE EVER FIND OUT?!

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Jul 1st 2014, 1:00 PM

The truth behind 5 old wives' tales

Sitting too close to the TV? Swallowed chewing gum? Worried chocolate causes spots? Relax – it’s not as bad as you were led to believe.

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Jul 15th 2012, 7:30 PM