If only one piece of bread has mold on it, the rest of the loaf is fine.
Myth! If there's mold on one piece of bread, there's probably mold that you can't see throughout the whole loaf. The best thing to do is throw it out.
Carrying a wallet in your back pocket can cause back pain.
Fact! Your wallet can press on your nerves and cause pain in your back, legs, and even neck.
Cracking your knuckles can cause arthritis.
Myth! There is no evidence to support this claim.
Eating spicy foods will help pregnant women go into labor.
Myth! There are no foods that are scientifically proven to help start labor.
Bees are attracted to bright colors.
Fact! So wear white, khaki, and other light colors to reduce your chance of being stung.
Reading in dim light can harm your eyesight.
Myth! Reading in dim light may temporarily strain your eyes, but it will not lead to permanent damage.
If you don't dress properly for winter weather, you'll catch a cold.
Myth! Colds and flu are caused by viruses that are more common in the winter. You might be cold if you don't dress warmly, but you're not more likely to catch a cold.
Eating turkey makes you fall asleep.
Myth! Turkey does contain tryptophan, an amino acid that can cause sleepiness. But chicken, ground beef, cheese, and pork contain just as much or more tryptophan than turkey! So if you're feeling sleepy this Thanksgiving, it may be because of the big meal, not the turkey.
You shouldn't use the telephone during a thunderstorm.
Fact! Telephone lines and metal pipes conduct electricity. So don't use the phone or any electrical appliances until the storm is over. Also, don't shower or take a bath during an electrical storm.
Your heart stops when you sneeze.
Myth! Your heart rate might change briefly, but your heart doesn't stop.
