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Popular Old Wive’s Tales That Are Totally False

Old wive’s tales are beliefs or superstitions that are widely believed but generally understood to be untrue.

A lot of us have believed an old wive’s tale since childhood without even knowing how or why we heard it in the first place.

Here are 13 popular old wive’s tales and why we should probably all stop believing them.

1. Peeing on a jellyfish sting helps

This story has been passed around so often that it definitely feels like fact.

Instead of having someone pea on you, try soaking the area in seawater to rinse and remove the tentacles.

2. Don’t swim after eating

Photo by Erik Dungan on Unsplash

It turns out that the worst thing that can actually happen if you swim after eating is you might get a cramp — but you won’t drown.

Swim on, friends!

3. Carrying high means you’re having a girl

Photo by Anna Pritchard on Unsplash

People love to accost pregnant women with all kinds of unsolicited advice and information.

One of the most enduring pieces is that if you’re carrying high, it means you’re having a girl. Carrying low? It’s a boy.

But… it turns out this is untrue. OB/GYN Adina Holand Keller explains:

“When a woman is pregnant you can’t tell the sex of the baby based on how the woman is carrying the baby.

If a woman looks like she is carrying high or low, it is based on the size and position of the baby and the shape of her pelvis.”

So there ya go ladies!

4. Your eyes can get stuck if you cross them

Photo by Austin Pacheco on Unsplash

Doctor Stephen Kronwith says not to worry:

“Children cross their eyes for fun, but they can’t hold the position for long, and it’s not dangerous.

They’ll see double, but it won’t leave any permanent issues.”

How many times did you hear this one growing up?

5. Bulls hate the color red

Photo by Stephane YAICH on Unsplash

Just like cows, bulls are actually color-blind, and the retina of cattle lacks the receptor for red completely.

They can see yellowish-green and bluish-purple light.

Wondering what actually bothers the bull? The motion of the flag, not the color.

6. The five-second rule

Photo by Sarah Kilian on Unsplash

Dr. Arefa Cassobhoy says all food is contaminated when it hits the ground:

“Eating food that’s fallen to the ground does come with a risk of taking in bacteria known to cause food poisoning.

Research shows food will instantaneously pick up bacteria from the surface it lands on.”

Sorry, guys: the five-second rule is totally false.

7. Coffee stunts growth

Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash

If you’ve been worrying about this one, relax.

Johns Hopkins says that the amount of caffeine in a drink doesn’t interrupt a child’s growth patterns.

Coffee for everybody!

8. Humans only use 10% of their brains

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A few years ago, Psychology Learning and Teaching cited the idea that people only use 10% of their brains as one of the most common misconceptions.

9. Mayo makes food spoil faster

Photo by Sara Cervera on Unsplash

A lot of people think that food made with mayonnaise will spoil faster, but it turns out that mayo can help keep food from spoiling as long as the food is kept cold.

10. Starving a fever

Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash

An old saying used to go “feed a cold, stave a fever” and eventually changed to “feed a cold, starve a fever.”

Either way, it isn’t true: fasting will do nothing to get rid of a fever.

11. Hair of the dog

Photo by Wil Stewart on Unsplash

Some believe that the best cure for a hangover is to have another drink in the morning.

While it’s true that this might numb your hangover, eventually it’ll catch up to you.

12. Hair should be squeaky clean

Photo by Erick Larregui on Unsplash

Shampooing your hair until it literally squeaks removes important oils from the hair shaft, which can damage your hair pretty quickly.

13. Turkey makes you tired

Okay, here’s the deal: turkey contains tryptophan, which helps make melatonin, which definitely makes people tired.

However, there isn’t more tryptophan in turkey.

It turns out the real reason you get extra tired on Thanksgiving is probably because of all the extra carbs you’re eating.

Do you still believe these old wive’s tales? Let us know what you think in the comments!

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10 Times Businesses Let Their Signs Speak for Themselves

People who work in customer service roles are truly saints. Human beings, at least some of them, are determined to be as difficult as possible about every little thing.

Which is why employees and owners are getting fatigued with explaining things with words over and over again – and why these 10 signs are absolutely getting the job done now.

10. CVS owning themselves.

The best kid of own, really.

I saw this at my local CVS from funny

9. That got dark.

Like a kick to the teeth.

8. I hear it’s working Down Under!

What’s a 6-foot long animal in the US? A deer?

7. People do understand a hit to their wallet.

Sadly, they care more about that, too.

6. And they say Canadians are so nice.

Who could blame them though?

Welcome to Canada from funny

5. “Absolutely NO t*tty or sock money.”

Y’all, this should be the rule all the time, if you ask me.

4. That’s a sure way to get people to wear a mask.

No one is going to take a stand where tacos are involved.

My local taco place has a sign that says “no face mask, no tacos” from neoliberal

3. And they need 6-foot long straws.

PLUS a mask.

Image Credit: Imgur

2. I respect the sign.

I have a few questions about those feet, though.

1. Salem, MA really leaning into it.

I love it, and am ready for fall.

I am slow clapping for the people who came up with and posted these! Because they’re the true heroes. Well, and the nurses and doctors and health care workers. Them too.

Heh.

Honestly, they would make me want to patronize these places more.

How about you? Share your thoughts in the comments!

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Recent Moments That Might Restore Your Faith In Humanity

It can be hard lately to find reasons to believe that people are still inherently good and worth saving, don’t you think?

And while dark, humorous content certainly has its place on the internet and in our lives, the truth is that we can also use reminders of why we love other people.

These 14 recent moments are sure to make your heart grow at least a couple of sizes.

14. How to make lemons out of lemonade.

But seriously, what is with the fireworks?

@curlybeth_24

since my neighbors want to be popping fireworks daily i decided to make a show out of it #fantasmic #someimaginationhuh #fireworks #quarantinethings

♬ Fantasmic – desiree.fluffy3

13. Not gonna lie, I kind of think this should be an any time thing.

It looks like so much fun!

@ambermar31

We did a drive-by piñata for my daughter’s drive-by birthday party and it was amazing ? #birthday #pinata #covid19 #stayhome #party #fun #fyp

♬ Cars That Go Boom – L’Trimm

12. Protected from germs AND the sun.

That’s what I call a double win.

@christykam

#covid19 #quarantine #fyp #shark #weekendfun #paddleboard #sup #lake

♬ Quarantine Moana – wyattjcannon

11. Picking a good Father’s Day gift is something to celebrate!

It’s not socks! Woot!

10. We’ve been forced to make friends where we are.

And sometimes that hasn’t been a bad thing.

9. When it’s relatable, it’s relatable.

This is amazing and hilarious in equal measure.

@britt.cant.dance

just playing some quarantine dating app drinking games with the whole block #foryoupage #fyp #foryou #drinkinggame #tinder #bumble #neighborhood

♬ Felix Abdons audio ho3 – felix4felix

8. When you just need a reminder that happiness is out there.

Right in front of your beach house, no less!

@jadyng04

maybe the sweetest thing i’ve ever seen???#fyp #couplegoals #imlonely

♬ original sound – jadyng04

7. It’s not bad, right?

I’d say he’s on the right track.

6. These should be mandatory on every block.

And if you don’t participate, you are shunned.

@callmebyyourwifesname

I made a lil something for my neighborhood! #sillywalking #chicago #noonelooksstupidwhentheyrehavingfun

♬ LITE SPOTS – KAYTRANADA

5. Don’t you love it when they’re on the same page.

I haven’t happy cried in wayyyy too long.

@timbergoblin

THEY SAID YES! #proposal #lesbian #lesbianengaged #engagement #pridemonth #tiktoklesbian #fyp

♬ original sound – timbergoblin

4. Unlikely animal friendships are my favorite.

This old girl stole my heart.

@otegdirb

Whoever said dogs hate mailmen.. clearly never met these two

♬ You’re My Best Friend – Pub Dog

3. These two are definitely couple goals.

I don’t even know them, but I love them.

@erinduganjurchak

Wait til the end for his face!! Omg I love him ? #marriage #husband #wife #couple #relationship #family #kids #lifeathome #couplegoals #howto

♬ original sound – erinduganjurchak

2. That smile. He really misses her.

I am stanning the two of them now.

1. The sweetest thing I’ve seen in awhile.

He’s just so gentle!

@jadenemaloy

#fyp #foryoupage #dogsoftiktok #labrador #chicken #cute #love

♬ original sound – jadenemaloy

 

I don’t know about you, but I really needed this today!

Which of these made you smile the biggest? Share with us in the comments!

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Things You Should Never Say to Your Partner in Front of Your Kids

It’s good for children to hear their parents debate, split up chores, make compromises, and even argue, as long as it’s done with respect and apologies are also made public later on.

That said, a stable home and a solid partnership between parents is important to children’s development and emotional well-being, so here are 5 things you should never, ever say unless you’re in private.

5. My body is ____.

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Even if you feel uncomfortable or have gained a few pounds, making comments about your weight can have a negative effect on your child’s self-image.

Don’t talk about being “fat” or “skinny,” but it’s ok to say things about making healthy and good choices most of the time.

Your kids are always watching and listening, and they will internalize the messages you post about yourself.

4. You’re too sensitive.

Image Credit: Pexels

We’re never allowed to tell other people how they can feel.

Saying something like this invalidates the other person’s feelings and tells them they’re wrong to feel upset.

3. You never do anything around here.

Image Credit: Pexels

Work-life balance, and the unpaid labor we all have to do at home, is a sensitive topic.

In front of your kids, though, you should always strive to acknowledge how each partner contributes in different ways – even if the same person always makes dinner or takes out the trash.

2. I don’t care.

Image Credit: Pexels

If your partner is asking for your opinion, there are better and more polite ways to say you’re indifferent rather than saying “I don’t care.”

Try to give at least a little feedback.

1. Look what you did.

Image Credit: Pexels

This phrase makes the mistake into a big deal, which is rude and disheartening to the person who made it. Instead, you can try focusing on a) how the mistake can be fixed, and b) what we can learn from it for the future.

I’d like to think most of us didn’t need to be told, but you never know!

How careful are you about keeping things behind close doors? Tell us how you handle marital conflict in the comments!

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‘Pride and Prejudice’ Jokes That Fans Will Truly Love

There are people in the world who still hate on Jane Austen and Pride and Prejudice, but if you as me, it mostly just smacks of either envy or somehow thinking it makes you cool and superior to not like the thing everyone else enjoys.

Because the story, the characters, and the adaptations have endured for so long, there’s really no arguing they don’t have merit!

There are also ample jokes, which of course means you’ve made it, and we really love these 16.

16. I don’t think Jane did, either.

They existed only in her mind.

https://perchancetoshitpost.tumblr.com/post/613310347638620160/jane-austen-creates-mr-darcy-mr-knightley

15. With less costuming, sadly.

I love that the GIF is Colin Firth.

https://books-read-in-nooks.tumblr.com/post/620948450120450048/mr-darcy-im-not-going-to-another-ball-mr

14. I don’t know why this made me laugh so hard.

But here we are.

https://faded-coat-of-blue.tumblr.com/post/190685217564/mr-darcy-the-moment-he-finds-out-he-might

13. It helps more than you would have thought, too.

Especially when you are out of other options.

https://inakingdombythesilversea.tumblr.com/post/614343412621180928/quarantine-mood-walking-aimlessly-around-the

12. That first one is slaying me.

But…I agree with them all.

https://ohhistark.tumblr.com/post/190022926011/the-3-horniest-moments-in-film-history

11. They don’t want any of that.

Not the first time around, anyway.

https://starknesskenobi.tumblr.com/post/612276858663403520/when-your-the-lead-heroine-in-a-classic-literature

10. Talk about playing to your audience.

Or your customers, I guess.

https://anna-rose-by-any-other-name.tumblr.com/post/616874357571174400

9. Proof that some things about romance were better back then.

But no, not most things.

https://inbroadwayvalley.tumblr.com/post/611738939001307136/im-a-modern-woman-and-all-but-the-minute-you

8. The magic of a good book.

It’s like an old friend and a new lover at the same time.

https://fieryartemispublications.tumblr.com/post/616320399721086976/pride-and-prejudice-occupied-in-observing-mr

7. Take note authors and filmmakers everywhere.

It works every single time.

https://barviv.tumblr.com/post/190955003204/you-know-what-im-talking-about

6. How did he suppose that would go over?

Ah, right. He’s Darcy.

https://litausten.tumblr.com/post/621112770697609216/mr-darcys-first-proposal-in-a-nutshell

5. I don’t know about sexier, but…

There’s definitely something about it that gets you going.

https://haniela.tumblr.com/post/614719612865658880

4. Why is this so scarily accurate though.

The Office is just so relatable.

https://books-read-in-nooks.tumblr.com/post/623565221025513472

3. Give me more of it, please.

I will watch it all day long.

https://ceaselesslyinlove.tumblr.com/post/190446228954/two-period-drama-people-glaring-at-each-other-not

2. I mean how dare.

This cracks me up.

https://closetxromantic.tumblr.com/post/624743603067060224/jane-whats-the-first-thing-you-notice-when-a-man

1. Our expectations are high.

Great, even, one might say.

https://closetxromantic.tumblr.com/post/624558058449895424/me-im-strong-and-independent-i-dont-need-love

I’m a fan of the story, and now I’m a fan of these 16 jokesters. Ha!

What’s your favorite P&P funny? Share it with us in the comments!

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15 Times Kids Had Hilarious Names for Everyday Objects

Kids have funny ways of talking about stuff – they just describe things as they see them, and even if they’re technically wrong, somehow you’re sitting there wondering if it hasn’t been called that all along.

And these 15 kids really have hit the nail on the head.

15. Yes, I like it.

I’ll take a dozen.

14. Beautiful and morbid at the same time.

That’s my kind of girl.

13. A spooky, seasonal treat.

They are pretty scary.

12. I can get on board with that.

I’m getting more powerful by the day, people.

11. That explains why he never wanted to go in there.

I don’t like to eat in the fancy room, either.

10. $10 says she becomes a Pixar animator some day.

So evocative!

9. This is just straight up hilarious.

No one that age wants a wig!

8. It’s about to be Halloween eagle season.

So long, Pumpkin Spice. You had a good run.

7. I mean it makes sense.

You have an armpit, so….

6. This is downright adorable.

Who doesn’t love a good cowboy?

5. Would you like your tacos floppy or hard?

I like all the tacos.

4. That’s quite the turn of phrase.

A little poet, there.

3. I mean, that’s exactly what it is.

I love the parents who have now called it that forever.

2. I think I love rhinoceroses now.

As if I didn’t before.

1. I don’t care what you call them, as long as you fry them.

I will hear no arguments to the contrary.

I’m definitely adopting some of these names in our house!

What’s the funniest and most accurate name your child has ever called something? I want more adorableness in the comments!

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Funny Before-And-After Photos From Extremely Literal Photoshop Artists

Everyone has their “thing,” and in the world today, finding a way to stand out definitely isn’t easy. And while some people choose to do that by being the very best at their chosen hobby or profession, others like this guy who is a Photoshop master, decide to go a bit of a different way.

For instance, James Fridman has chosen to use his stellar skills to do extremely literal Photoshops of the requests he gets – and below are 15 hilarious examples.

15. They do look happier.

Can’t say for sure behind the masks, though.

14. Breaking ALL the rules!

That makes someone a bad boy, right?

13. He’s…not wrong.

I don’t think this is what she meant, though.

12. I guess he should have been more specific.

He makes a dashing deer, though.

11. Idk if she approved this close up.

You need to be more specific I say!

10. Done and done.

The disembodied arms are killing me, though.

9. Talk about killing two birds with one stone.

Isn’t efficiency amazing?

8. The dog is way cute.

Not saying her boyfriend is ugly, but…

7. That’s exactly what would happen!

You have to think these things through!

6. Wait until you see it.

Her mom still isn’t going to frame this one.

5. Why would you want to do such a thing??

Monster.

4. Actions have consequences, you know.

Those poor plants.

3. That is hilarious.

But not at all attractive.

2. I don’t know if he nailed the “more classy” request.

But they’re not in the background anymore.

1. The hands don’t look awkward anymore.

There are other things to explain now, though.

 

This guy’s images are just too funny!

Which one did you think was the best? Share with us in the comments!

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Funny Alternative Names Kids Had for Everyday Stuff

People say that kids are great for making us laugh, and for making us see the world through new eyes, and anyone who has heard a child “name” something can definitely tell you that’s true.

These 13 kids, you have to admit, really seem to be onto something here!

13. Eh, that’s pretty much the same thing.

Except to the penguins, I guess.

12. I mean, what else do you use it for?

Maybe ramen.

11. This sounds oddly dirty.

Unless you say it in a 2yo’s voice.

10. Aren’t boys charming?

You have to admit it’s creative.

9. That should definitely be a thing.

I love cake, I love bagels. In fact, I want one right now!

8. They’ll be ruling the place before you know it.

I hope they write screenplays together.

7. Christmas makes everything better.

And so do bagels, so.

6. A darkly apt description.

That’s all I have to say about that.

5. I mean, that is what it says on the box.

Don’t go calling Harvard yet?

4. I love it when they hatch.

Especially when they’re sweet and salty.

3. Well that’s rude.

But okay, also funny.

2. That’s what Mom says when she sees them!

This one just cracked me up.

1. Beaks are cooler than snouts.

We all know it’s true.

I’m going to use some of these, for sure!

What’s your favorite word that your family adopted after your kid got it wrong (right)? Tell us in the comments!

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Hilarious Photoshops That Are the Most Literal Things We’ve Seen Lately

Photoshop is addictive, to think we could create the perfect image, could scrub anything out or in that would make us or the image as a whole look better.

We should have learned by now, though, that any such requests given to Photoshop master Jamie Fridman would be met with extremely literal responses – they’re hilarious, and honestly, full of social commentary if you want to look below the surface!

13. Why are these creepy?

Nothing Jamie could do about that, I suppose.

12. That is one cute dog.

As long as we get to keep him in, I’m good.

11. Painfully accurate.

At least it was just in the imagination!

10. She should have defined “cool.”

Although he admittedly took it to extremes.

9. Stretching the interpretation of the term “people.”

But I see what he did there.

8. They’re wearing protective gear, too.

Very important.

7. He must be from Texas.

Or just a really big fan of Yellowstone.

6. Man, this took some skill.

I love it.

5. This is amazing.

It’s also funny, so gold star.

4. Well that was simple.

I want to see their reactions. Lol.

3. It looks like something out of a Tim Burton movie.

I mean that in a good way, obviously.

2. Notoriety comes at a price, you know.

But he probably meant VISITING a museum I guess.

1. Both of these pictures are downright hilarious.

I can’t decide which I like the best.

These actually made me think a little bit. How about you?

Which of them hit you just right? Tell us in the comments!

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Kids Accidentally Destroyed a Glass-Blown Castle Worth $64,000

If you thought your kids were destructive forces not to be trusted in public, well, you’re probably going to feel better about any accidents they may have had in the past.

Because no matter what they might have destroyed, the chances are high that it wasn’t a one-of-a-kind replica of Disneyland’s Fantasy castle that cost over sixty grand.

The intricate glass model resided at the Shanghai Museum of Glass in China, and was a replica of Shanghai Disneyland’s Fantasy Castle. The incident occurred when two children who were playing a game climbed over the barriers that separated the model from the public.

They ran into the box holding it, dislodged a piece, and it shattered.

As you can imagine, the sound of breaking glass in a glass museum caused immediate alarm, but the museum itself has been pretty chill about the whole thing.

Surprisingly chill, if you ask me.

The museum made the following comment in Weibo,

“The little visitors knew that their behavior was inappropriate, and, under the encouragement of their parents, reported the incident to the museum staff.

Their attitudes were friendly and sincere, and they agreed to help out with follow-up matters.”

Well, that’s a very tidy attitude!

By the way, did I mention that the model took… 500 hours to build!!!!

And it was comprised of over 30,000 components and is adorned with 24-carat gold.

A little backstory… it was created by the Arribas Brothers, a company created when two Spanish glassblowers met Walt Disney at the 1964 World’s Fair in Queens, NY. Three years later they operated a tiny glass studio inside Sleeping Beauty’s Castle at Disneyland.

The good news?

Miguel Arribas has agreed to fix the display castle, and the museum plans to include a program teaching kids what they can and cannot touch going forward.

Some think the museum should have gone with a “you break it, you bought it” philosophy, accusing the parents of raising “little emperors,” which is the Chinese term for spoiled brats.

The museum is hopeful that the changes they’re making will encourage children and their families to visit the space for generations to come – but to be a bit more careful when they do.

The secondhand parental anxiety and horror is real, is it not?

I think I would have died of mortification if this had been my little emperor! Ugh!

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