Urban Legends Reference Pages: Old Wives' Tales

Will wearing shoes help a baby walk sooner? Does caffeine stunt a child's growth? Does chocolate cause acne? Find old wives' tales about pregnancy, infants, food, coffee, and illness, and answers to the above questions.

This article discusses old wives' tales that deal with predicting the sex of an unborn baby. Learn about the origins of these myths and whether any of them are partially true.

Here are six "myths" or old wives' tales about acne, how it is caused, and how it can cured. Learn whether tanning helps clear up acne or if greasy foods cause a person to breakout.

At this site find several old wives' tales or myths about acne and skin care that all adolescents should know. Learn whether foods can contribute to acne or if frequent washing or heavy use of medication can reduce breakouts.

Great reference tool for learning about the career of golfing legend, Sam Snead.

Students examine issues surrounding healthcare and specifically prescription drug coverage and the problems of state subsidy programs after reading and discussing the article, "States' Drug Subsidy Programs Have Troubles of Their Own"...

Students analyze maps for clues as to why students and mothers in both urban and rural areas of Africa may not fight HIV the same way as those in wealthier countries. They write an essay outlining solutions to the AIDS epidemic.

Students view a video clip about people affected by STDs. They research causes, symptoms and cures of a sexually transmitted disease of their choice. They create a pamphlet to share information.

Science learners journal familiar ways that the human body can regenerate or heal itself. In small groups, they research and create a poster of current information on stems cells and how they can be used to regenerate. The article for...

Students simulate the effects of alcohol on their vision and motor skills. Then, after doing additional research on the dangers of driving while intoxicated, students create an educational activity that might convince a particular target a