Featured Article: Fact or Fiction: The Sliver of Science in Old Wives' Tales
Old wives’ tales are deeply rooted in oral tradition, but nowadays they are often regarded as fiction— arbitrary explanations for things we once knew little about. Before many of today’s medical breakthroughs, these myths were the gold standard of health care from the sensible (“an apple a day…”) to the downright ridiculous (swallowed gum will stick to your ribs). Whoever you are, many of these silly superstitions were probably a major part of your upbringing whether you followed them, or just passed them along. Let’s take a look at some old wives’ tales that have impacted our lives as we explore the nuggets of truth in these timeless traditions.
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