This is a quirky yet thoroughly researched and informative look at the facts and fallacies behind myths, rumours and remedies. Entries comprise a description of the old wives' tale (for example, chicken soup is great for treating colds and flu); whether it is a fact or fiction (100% true in the case of chicken soup); and an in-depth examination of the evidence, both folkloric and scientific (university studies have shown that chicken soup contais the amino acid cysteine, which relieves flu symptoms.
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This is a quirky yet thoroughly researched and informative look at the facts and fallacies behind myths, rumours and remedies. Entries comprise a description of the old wives' tale (for example, chicken soup is great for treating colds and flu); whether it is a fact or fiction (100% true in the case of chicken soup); and an in-depth examination of the evidence, both folkloric and scientific (university studies have shown that chicken soup contais the amino acid cysteine, which relieves flu symptoms.
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