My son asked me to list a bunch of common myths for him. Can you help me?
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August 9th, 2008
He is an avid Myth Busters fan and wants to know more myths that they haven’t tested yet. I’m drawing a blank, but I figured you all would be able to come up with several. He is looking for myths that can be tested, not urban legends or cultural myths. Thanks!
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You only use 10% of your brain. (That one drives me nuts!)
That it’s impossible for the average person to lick their elbow.
My friend can do it! She is the only one that I know who can though. It’s crazy!
If you drop a penny from the Empire State Building, and it hits someone, they will die.
You swallow at least 8 spiders a year while sleeping. So False!
UCK! Eambos, I’d never heard that one, but now I am physically ill. (Makes a face of disgust.)
I Lied about it being false ;P
E! You’re making me sicker every second. So it’s… true? =\ (Whimper.)
I can too lick my elbow!!!!!!
Step on a crack, break your mamma’s back.
That if you heat mayo it turns toxic.
It’s a common misconception that lemmings commit mass suicide from voluntarily going over a cliff.
Also, that you can never end an English sentence in a preposition. I know that’s not what you are looking for but at least the first one can be tested (that is if you are able to get a hold of a few lemmings).
Green M&Ms make your horny.
It take seven years to digest gum. It might take Adam and Jamie a while to prove or disprove, but it would make for some riveting television. Turning a light switch on and off will a) start a fire or b) waste electricity.
That an adjustable rate mortgage is ever a good idea.
that a man can light a match using his face
He can with strike-anywhere matches.
That if you talk to your plants they will grow faster and stay healthy.
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