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It sounds like a middle school dare: "I dare you to crush and snort a pack of Smarties." What the heck were we thinking?!?! The Myth: Snorting Smarties candy gives you a high or head …
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Got poison? Some will claim that the quickest cure is to gulp down a big glass of milk. But is this comforting advice medically sound? The Myth: Drinking milk neutralizes poisons in your …
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Why bother drinking alcohol when you could inhale it for an instant buzz — or so the legend goes. But is vaporized alcohol a shortcut to fun? The Myth: Inhaling alcohol vapor gets you drunk …
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Poppy seeds and drug tests... a combination that sounds almost too strange to be true. Could your breakfast be your downfall? The Myth: Eating foods with poppy seeds can trigger a positive drug …
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The Myth: Absinthe, known as “The Green Fairy,” was once banned for supposedly causing hallucinations and madness. It’s said that drinking it unleashes vivid visions and strange behavior. The …
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