Sometime in the 1990s, rumors began circulating that Mountain Dew had some helpful or dangerous effects on your reproductive health, depending on which rumor you heard, and your perspective when you heard them. The main claim was that Mountain Dew was an effective contraceptive. All you had to do was drink it before having sex, … Read more
Humans beings have brains that are tailor-made for superstitious beliefs. That is the kind of statement you will often hear in regards to human superstitions involving food, or anything else. Well, it’s not really an accurate statement, as it seems to imply that a certain high-level intelligence is needed to form superstitions. What if I … Read more
Since bread has been such an important food throughout history, there are a ton of myths and superstitions related to it. It is, after all, the “staff of life.” Superstitions cover what it’s good for, what you should do with it for good luck, what you not do with it, etc. For example, do carry … Read more
There are many historical myths and superstitions about blackberries, but the most widespread belief is that you should not eat blackberries after a certain day of the year. Although the precise date varies somewhat, the date usually given is September 29 or “Michaelmas day” which is named after the archangel Michael. After 1752, the calender … Read more
As everyone knows, you need to be careful with salt, if you know what’s good for you. Spilling salt is bad luck. In fact, it has been said that every grain of salt you spill is a tear you’ll shed later! And, if you do spill salt, you’ll want to quickly toss it over your … Read more
Have you ever tried squash? What do you think, does it remind you of a nice plate of Italian pasta? Have you ever heard of spaghetti squash? It’s a weird kind of squash with a flesh that separates into little strands that — you won’t believe it — look like spaghetti. And since they look … Read more