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Morning glories are beautiful garden flowers — and supposedly, their seeds contain natural psychedelics. Is this floral folklore true? The Myth: Chewing or eating morning glory seeds can cause …
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Energy drinks and alcohol sounds like a good combo for a prolonged night of debauchery and tomfoolery, but is it? Let’s break down this popular mix. The Myth: Mixing Red Bull (or other energy …
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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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You’ve probably seen it in movies or among friends — someone takes a hit of marijuana and holds it in like it’s gold. But does that actually increase your high? The Myth: Holding in a hit of …
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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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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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