We all love those stories that were passed down from generation to generation that were intended to give us guidance.  We trust them because they’ve been passed down from people that we trust even if it sounds completely made up an something that couldn't possibly be true. We might be inclined to write it off and kindly nod our head in agreement while silently thinking that it can’t be true.

Despite what our gut says, some of these old wives tales told by our elders might actually be valid. Maybe our grandmothers aren’t as crazy as we think they are. After all, these tales have stayed alive for a reason: there may be some truth to them! Before we had the internet and modern technology, people had to rely on word of mouth for cures or telltale signs of a situation’s outcome. These tales have been passed down from generation to generation and because of their potential validity, we will probably continue to relay them.

To see which old myths are surprisingly true, continue reading!

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