Old Wives Tales #1 - True or False?
Old wives tales are widely held traditional beliefs that are now thought to be unscientific or incorrect. Nevertheless, many old wives tales have been scientifically proven to be true! Can you guess which ones?
1.
Cracking your knuckles gives you arthritis
False - There is no evidence that cracking your knuckles leads to arthritis.
2.
Chicken soup makes you better
True - Scientists have found that chicken soup reduces inflammation by slowing down white blood cell activity responsible for inflammation.
3.
The Sharper the Blast, the Sooner 'Tis Past
True - When a storm builds rapidly, it is stronger and faster then when it builds gradually.
4.
Food with mayonnaise spoils faster
False - On the contrary, it prevents spoilage because of its acidity levels.
5.
The full moon causes strange behavior
True - For some people - several studies have proven that there are more emergencies on nights with a full moon.
6.
Chewing gum stays in your stomach for seven years
False - Our digestive system gets rid of it pretty fast.
7.
Cutting nails at night summons ghosts
False - Nonsense!
8.
Eat vegetables while pregnant and the baby will love them later
True - What the mother eats is likely to influence the baby's inclinations in the future.
9.
Fish is brain food
True - A study in 1914 linked a weekly consumption of baked and broiled fish with "larger gray matter in the brain contributing to better memory".
10.
Heartburn while pregnant means the baby will have lots of hair!
True - There is evidence proving it is true: 82% of women with severe heartburn had babies with lots of hair!
11.
If you cross your eyes they may get stuck
False - Nonsense!
12.
A glass of warm milk makes you sleepy
True - Milk contains an amino acid that when released produces serenity-boosting feelings.
13.
Hydrogen Peroxide treats colds
True - In 1928 German doctor Richard Simmons, M.D. hypothesized that cold and flu viruses commonly enter through the ear canal and hydrogen peroxide could kill the virus. A few drops of 3% hydrogen peroxide in each ear; wait until the bubble noises subside (5 to 10 minutes), drain onto tissue and repeat with the other ear. (Mercola.com)
14.
Sitting on a cold wall gives you piles
False - A chilly bottom does not cause piles!
15.
Eating bread crusts makes your hair curl
False - But eating crusts is good for you! The crusts are generally the most nutritious part!
16.
Drink at least eight glasses of water a day
False - Hydrating the body can be achieved with most liquids; tea, coffee, juices.
17.
After eating, wait one hour before swimming
False - There are no documented cases of drowning from swimming after a meal.
18.
Eating lots of carrots turns the skin orange
True - Excess of beta-carotene stored under the skin, can cause skin discoloration.
19.
Red sky at night, shepherd's delight
True - It means the sun has a high concentration of dust, indicating stable weather.
20.
Counting sheep helps you fall asleep
True - Visualisation and mental imagery can indeed assist you to nod off.
Can't wait to try this with my residents. Thank you for sharing.
I am an activities co-ordinator , I find most of my residents love a quiz and can spark off lots of conversations and reminiscing chats amongst the residents which leads to a lot of fun , thank you for posting all your quiz,s
My residents and I had so much fun with this wonderful activity! Thank you so much
Thank you so much for your feedback Evelyn!
A very good quiz. The questions are aimed at exactly the right age and were thoroughly enjoyed by my mother.
Thanks for your feedback Robert
Are the slideshows downloadable? What if there isn't internet available in the place you want to use the slideshow?
Hi Jennifer!
Interesting question, currently, once the slideshow has loaded in your web browser, you no longer need an internet connection to use it.
So that means you could open the slideshow on a laptop at home, then take it to work and connect it to a TV via a HDMI cable, and then go through the slideshow that way.
It's not ideal, and most work places have WiFi these days, but it is an option.
We are also looking into a downloadable version but don't have an ETA on that just yet.
I hope that helps! :)
Love this! I can't wait to see the image slideshow! Thank you!!
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My memory care residents love this! Thanks for the Great ideas you provide.
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I love the Golden Carers website. I find many different activities to do with my residents. The residents really enjoy the activities.
Thank you
Thank you so much for your feedback Jannet
The next installment is available here:
https://www.goldencarers.com/old-wives-tales-2---true-or-false/6555/
Thanks for all your feedback!
The residents really loved this, Is there any more coming?
I love the Golden Carers web site as I get some great ideas, such a great resource!
Thank you, Cate, for the feedback. We really appreciate it.
I like true and false quizzes because even those with the dementia can say true or false
Those who are higher functioning can give you an explanation
I am new and I am having fun with the new ideas and presentations.
Thanks so much for your feedback Doreen and welcome to the community!
THANK YOU FOR ALL THE QUIZZES OUR RESIDENTS ENJOY THEM SO MUCH
Thanks so much for your feedback Robyn!
Thanks so much for your feedback Mandy!
I work in a nursing home and the residents love to take part in a quiz, it's very rewarding to see them taking part and having some fun.
Regards
Mandy