Old Wive’s Tales
Wed’s 7/29/25 Question- $380 Hy-Vee Gift Card-

Q: People were asked: What’s a warning your parents gave you as a kid that you STILL catch yourself believing?
-#1 is: Swallowing gum stays in your stomach for 7 years.
– What is #2?
A: Cracking your knuckles causes arthritis.
- Wait 30 minutes after eating before you go swimming.
4. If you swallow a watermelon seed, one will grow in your stomach.
5. Don’t cross your eyes—they’ll stay that way.
6. Going outside with wet hair will make you sick.
7. Shaving makes your hair grow back thicker.
8. If the dome light is on while you’re driving, the police will pull you over.
9. Touching a toad will give you warts.
10. Sitting too close to the TV will ruin your eyes.
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