MOM REALLY DOES KNOW BEST
3 Wives’ Tales Proven True
“Make a face like that, and it’ll stay that way forever.” You may have heard something like this from Mom’s book of wisdom. Maybe you never disputed the idea that mother knows best. But as you grew up, it slowly became clear that hair doesn’t grow back faster and thicker if you shave it, cracking your knuckles doesn’t cause arthritis, and gum doesn’t stay in your stomach for months after you swallow it. After a whirlwind of wives’ tales over the years, many common claims have been put under scrutiny. Wives’ tales have been known as pseudoscience and blind intuition, but even as many were disproved, some surprisingly proved to hold weight. Here are three wives’ tales that have proven to be true. GARLIC CURES COLDS For decades, moms have professed the healing properties of garlic, suggesting
properties that strengthen the immune system and nutrients that help combat illnesses. The effects of garlic can actually be more effective than over-the-counter flu medications. Some studies show that regular consumption of raw garlic lessens the likelihood of getting a cold, so if you feel a tickle in your throat, try a clove before you open the medicine cabinet. HEARTBURN MEANS A HAIRY BABY It’s hard to list wives’ tales without bringing up one about pregnancy. Many are solely based on intuition, but a few that sound odd are legitimate. In 2007, a study done by Johns Hopkins attempted to debunk the myth that heartburn during pregnancy would mean a hairy baby at birth. Instead of proving it wrong, they found that 82 percent of women with severe heartburn during pregnancy gave birth to hairy babies. Turns out the hormones that cause heartburn in pregnant women also affect fetal hair growth.
JOINT PAIN PREDICTS THE WEATHER Did you ever look at your mom with skepticism when she would predict rain because her knees hurt? If so, you might owe your mom an apology, because there is a scientific connection. The drop in barometric pressure that’s common during storm weather causes pain in arthritic joints.
it can cure colds and help the body fight sickness. It turns out they were absolutely right. Garlic has antiviral
THE ANATOMY OF A KEY
Did You Know These Facts?
BITTING
Without the proper bitting, the key would not work. The cutting of the blade to the appropriate bitting will make sure the key pins inside the lock are raised to the proper height, allowing for entry.
NUMBERS
These numbers correspond to the bitting cuts, and each key receives them to ensure the proper cuts are made on the blade.
Most of us don’t think twice about our keys. We see them when we unlock our houses, cars, or businesses, but what matters most is that they work, not how they’re made — until you need a locksmith. To help you better understand what we do, we wanted to explain a little bit about the anatomy of a key.
WARD
The groove down the middle of the blade is known as a ward and is specific to the maker of the lock. Kwikset and Schlage locks both use different wards, so while a Kwikset key could match the numbers on a Schlage, it will only work with its own brand of lock due to its unique ward. These are just a few of the nuances that we deal with every day. Take a look at your keys and see if you can identify the different parts for yourself.
BOW
The bow is the area that you grab when inserting the key into a lock. It usually has a space for a keychain at the end and is often the sturdiest part of the key.
BLADE
The blade is the part of the key that enters the lock. Depending on the type of lock — deadbolt, padlock, handle/knob — the blade will vary in size and shape.
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