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Are carrots actually good for eyesight?
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Old wives' tales
Since the 16th century the term old wives' tale has been used to designate...
From The Old Wives Tale, by George Peele, The Malone Society Reprints, 1908
Watching closely
Despite what your mom may have told you, sitting right next to the television will...
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Mixing mayhem
Luckily, the idea that you can't combine watermelon and alcohol isn't based on science.
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