"Unveiling the Truth Behind Old Wives' Tales: 30 Surprising Answers"
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Bored Panda
Despite their dubious reputation, some old wives' tales have been proven to be true, such as the use of garlic for medicinal purposes, joint pain predicting rain, and the correlation between heartburn during pregnancy and a baby being born with a lot of hair. While the internet has made fact-checking easier, not all old wives' tales are false, and some have scientific backing. From herbal remedies to predicting rain, these traditional beliefs have some surprising truths behind them.