Comments on: What’s your favourite urban myth or old wives’ tale and why?

By: kitchenpages

kitchenpages — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:28:59 +0000

Biggest Myth is ‘A Fair Go’ and ‘Equal Access’ regardless of Race, sex, class in the Canberra Magistrates Court where Judges are permitted to abuse the public.

Another Myth is Drink Driving is a Crime as Ministers are supported to Drink and Drive for the good they do the community – never mind the same minister voted to remove any responsibility to that of being re-elected.

The only Myth I think stands the test of time, is that the rich get richer while killing anyone else for a political ideal.

(5000 assults each year with donations to ones fav political party – any compo?)
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By: Susan M

Susan M — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:22:59 +0000

My favourite old wives tale, infuse 1 chamomile teabag and a teaspoon of fennel seed, in a small saucepan, when it is cool enough it can be given to your babie to reduce bad colic.! therefore reducing your trip to the chemist or dr. I have a daughter and used this regularly when she was a baby, and yes it really does work, I have since passed it on to quite a few new mums…..
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It is actually from my mum, who had passed down to her from her mum etc..

By: Kelli H

Kelli H — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:48:59 +0000

You cant give anyone shoes as a gift or they will walk away and never return….
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My crack dealer mum

By: scaryforkids

scaryforkids — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:08:59 +0000

Here are some of my favorite scary urban legends:

The Smith Sisters
The 13th Floor
The Haunted Painting
The Haunted Doll
San Antonio Ghost Tracks
Mothman
The Slit-Mouth Woman

You can read all these urban legends here:
http://www.scaryforkids.com/urban-legends/
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http://www.scaryforkids.com/urban-legends/

By: Chantelle E

Chantelle E — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:31:59 +0000

bloody mary is not real i have tried for years to call her out of the mirror and she dose not appear
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By: Xenia

Xenia — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:56:59 +0000

eat your bread crusts and you'll get a hairy chest. That sure made me eat up!!
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By: WILLIAM K

WILLIAM K — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:30:59 +0000

That the Government is elected by the people for the people.
Someone please tell the politician’s that they are elected to serve us!
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By: dixiedarlin7297

dixiedarlin7297 — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:56:59 +0000

My favorite old wive’s tale is that it will snow 7 days after it thunders (in the winter). I love it because in my whole life (I’m 18) it’s only NOT come true once. Seems like it might not be a myth after all…
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By: Simplicimus

Simplicimus — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:43:59 +0000

My personal favorite is the one about cell phones causing a spark at the gas pump. As for your link: thanks! I am always looking for good myths in my spare time!
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