Debunking Summer Myths

Written by Pat's Papers | Tuesday, 19 June 2012 8:21 AM


The Washington Post has a great piece in today’s paper, debunking popular summer myths. Like that one about waiting 30 minutes after eating before swimming? Not true. The worse thing that could happen is a slight cramp, say experts, but there are no cases of food-related drownings on the record. Also: swallowing a few watermelon seeds is fine—peeing on a jellyfish sting, not so much.

SOURCE: Washington Post

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