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Old Wives Tales That Are True
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Most Old Wives Tales are myths but there are a few that have been researched and shown to be true at least in part.

Long hot baths reduce sperm count

Long labor? Must be a boy.

Carrots help you see in the dark.

Fish is food for the brain

Gain a child, lose a tooth (or at least have have serious dental work done)

The elderly can predict the weather with their joints

Seizures are brought on by a full moon

An apple a day keeps the doctor away...or at least reduces the risk of breast and colon cancer.

Staying warm wards off a cold

Heartburn during pregnancy means a hairy child

Feed a cold, starve a fever

Lister: srenz16
Source: The Independent

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