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Coffee
A cup of coffee can predict the weather. If the bubbles form in the middle, it will be sunny and fair weather. If the bubbles form around the outside of the cup, the weather will be changing and rain or snow is on the way. The truth to this is that in high pressure, the surface of the coffee concaves, forcing bubbles to the center thereby signaling fair weather and sunshine. In low pressure, the surface … Read entire article »
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Bread
To cut bread in an uneven manner is a sign that you have been telling lies. Before slicing a new loaf of bread, make the sign of the cross on it. A loaf of bread should never be turned upside down after a slice has been cut from it. … Read entire article »
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Strawberries
If you break a double strawberry in half and share it with someone, you will fall in love with each other. The Swedish have used this idea for centuries: rub a cut strawberry on your teeth for a few minutes, or allow crushed berries to remain on your teeth for 5 minutes. The malic acid in the berries will clean and gently remove stains. … Read entire article »
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Aphrodisiacs
Ancient and modern aphrodisiacs: Aphrodisiacs are substances believed to increase sexual desire. Fruits and vegetables: Apples Artichoke Asparagus Cabbage Celery Leek Lettuce Parsnip Potatoes Tomatoes Turnips Seafood: Caviar Clams Oysters Animals: Bulls’ testicles Eggs Lizards Partridge Items of human origin: Human hearts Semen Urine … Read entire article »
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Birthday Cake
If you blow out all the candles on your birthday cake with the first puff you will get your wish. … Read entire article »
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Apples
Think of five or six names of boys or girls you might marry, As you twist the stem of an apple, recite the names until the stem comes off. You will marry the person whose name you were saying when the stem fell off. An apple a day keeps the doctor away. If you cut an apple in half and count how many seeds are inside, you will also know how many children you will have. Apples are … Read entire article »
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