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Urban Legends
An urban legend is a type of modern folklore which includes stories perceived to be true by the teller. It is mainly circulated through the words of mouth and is sometimes repeated in news versions.
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Are Cell phone numbers being released to telemarketers?
No, they are not. And even so, you can add your number to the Do Not Call list at any time. There is no deadline. Read the story at this link: http://www.snopes.com/politics/business/cell411.asp
What are the effects from cracking your knuckles?
Many of you may have been told that cracking your knuckles will cause arthritis. However, several studies have shown that there is no direct relation between cracking your knuckles and arthritis, so this is possibly the biggest knuckle cracking myth. Though arthritis may be out of the question, doing so can cause several other undesirable effects, which is probably why you should stop cracking them as of this moment. Yes, it may be relaxing and help you reduce the stiffness of your joints after long hours of typing, writing, painting, or performing any other task. While the relaxing effect may be temporary, over a longer period, cracking your knuckles will lead to several problems.
- When you crack your knuckles, you may be prone to stretching and bending your fingers in all sorts directions to hear that 'crack'. However, cracking your knuckles too much can cause your ligaments to stretch, leading to a damage in your fingers, and also cause soft tissue injuries.
- Cracking your knuckles often can also cause you to have swollen fingers. In such a case you ought to have your fingers checked, because swelling is not a direct reaction of knuckle cracking.
- You should be worried when cracking your knuckles causes pain, because in no way should pain be related to the act of knuckle cracking.
- Lastly, this habit can also reduce the strength of your hand and of your grip.
Several people consider even these effects to be myths. However, these effects have been established on the basis of some research and are not completely baseless.
Can cracking your knuckles cause your fingers to go crooked?
No.
Cracking the knuckles does not damage tot he joint.
actually vampires are true and werewolves are also true the fact is that vampire and werewolf is a disease vampire:disease when a person is addicted to human blood werewolf:when a person has abnormal features and hair growth
Do Tasha Smith have a twin sister?
Yes she does. She is also in the movie business but behind the scenes. I saw them both together on "E" or something like that.
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What are some examples of urban legends?
Some examples of urban legends would be big foot or a yeti. Loch Ness monster, chuppacobre, things told as if they were real but there is no proof.
Is there a cult in Hinsdale IL If so could someone shed some light on it?
Hinsdale, IL, has been associated with various local legends and rumors, particularly regarding paranormal activity and the Hinsdale House, which is often cited in discussions about hauntings. However, there is no credible evidence to suggest that a cult operates in Hinsdale. Most claims about cult activity are anecdotal and often stem from the town's history and ghost stories. It's always best to rely on verified sources for accurate information about such topics.
If you have the most high psychic ability (which is rare).
What happens when you freeze water in a plastic container?
Plastic soft drink containers can be used to freeze water, but you might not want to. Because reused soft drink containers can lead to germs.
But if you want to just follow these steps. Fill them with drink & use them as freezer packs in chilly bins
Since water expands when frozen, be sure not to fill your container all the way to the top or you risk cracking your container.
Some people are concerned that plasticisers (like bisphenol A, or BPA used to make the plastic supple and not brittle could leach into the contents of a reused container. Physically this is a possibility but the amounts involved are extremely small, and even smaller when dealing with cold, rather than hot, contents. The scientific community has not agreed on this question.
To reduce their potential for exposure, consumers who are concerned can rinse empty bottles with hot water before adding cold contents for storage, and reuse bottles only a few times.
Answer 2: Our warm mouths are a haven for bacteria and has been called an oral ecosystem. It is a haven for bacteria, some good, some bad. Its best to toss used water bottles. Invest in some other container if you want frozen water. There are numerous containers for just that purpose.
Does cracking your knuckles makes your joints bigger?
No all it does is make an air bubble at the joint of your bones. It makes no affect whatsoever on your hand size. Your hand size is all determined by your genetics.
What are the functions of the knuckles?
The knuckles are joints in the fingers and can be seen when one clenches their hand in a fist. The functions of the knuckles is to allow for bending and movement of the digits.
La Yodona (the weeping woman) was a beautiful woman named Maria. She met a man and fell madly in love with him. they got married and had three kids. He said he was going away on a trip. He left and got married with another woman. This made her furious. She went to a lake and threw her kids into the water. The next day she went to the lake and cried " Mis ninos, mis ninos" (my children my children). She fell and hit her head on a rock and died. Now she haunts lakes in Mexico.
Is the 'Water Horse' real or is it a myth?
Well, No but the Nellie is real it lives off the coast of Ireland which resembles the Water Horse
Did Carmen Windstead really get pushed into a well during a fire drill and die?
No, it's just chain mail. I must have been sent this chain message 100 times and nothings happened too me! (:
