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23rd September 2009
1. Women don't like or enjoy sex as much as you do.
Is there anyone who still believes this? Read an issue of Cosmopolitan or watch an episode of Sex and the City, and you'll know what's up. When you're fighting hard for that tiny little bang (which is... Read >
Author: wbdoyle18th September 2009
For more than 4000 years pearls have been collected, sought, bought and prized as the world's only organically produced gemstone. Long before man learned how to facet diamonds or cut emeralds, pearls were regarded as the epitome of luxury jewelry, and wer... Read >
Author: wbdoyle17th September 2009
You’ve probably heard that it takes 8 glasses of water per day to have a healthy diet. Is it possible that this could be an urban legend?
Nobody knows exactly where it started, but this is one that everyone has heard. If you don’t drink 8 cups of w... Read >
Author: GeraldFitz07th September 2009
If only it was as easy to control life as in the soap operas where, no matter what happens, the lead characters always walk away unscathed. Yet, when “stuff” happens to ordinary people, there are always consequences. Take one of the clauses in auto in... Read >
Author: Todd Jones25th August 2009
Don't believe all the stories that you've heard about filing for bankruptcy. The reality is that many people have turned their lives around after filing. With a fresh start and the stress over debt gone, they were able to fix their financial mistakes and ... Read >
18th August 2009
Most people dismiss making money from paid online surveys as an urban legend or a scam. But, make no mistake. It is quite possible to earn money by participating in these online surveys.
Paid online surveys are one of the more genuine ways in which ... Read >
Author: Alan01st July 2009
By Warren R. Shiell
Law Offices of Warren R. Shiell
(310)247-9913
http://www.la-familylaw.com
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Loving parents usually listen to their children before making important decisions even if it means that their views ... Read >
Author: Los Angeles Divorce Lawyer29th June 2009
Every vehicle owner has heard the horror stories from time to time: Never risk you car, truck, van or SUV to used engines or automatic transmissions. Yet every competent mechanic can refute this urban legend with the experience that used engines and autom... Read >
Author: articlemarketing01@gmail.com18th June 2009
If you’re a small-budget company looking to hook up with a web host provider, the words cheap web hosting could sound like a sweet treat. You will probably be tempted to sign up with this provider thinking you’ve got a good bargain, which, in all hone... Read >
Author: Cindy Cox22 11th May 2009
Everybody has their favorite places to go out and eat. There is usually a favorite for Mexican food, Chinese food, and good old apple pie. Sometimes these favorites are found by accident. Other times they are like a family tradition. Parents take their ki... Read >
Author: laqu8129a25th March 2009
If you like the idea of getting a beautiful house for less than ten thousand dollars and cherry condition car for less than three thousand dollars, it is time for you to start checking out the government car auctions. When you start looking into governmen... Read >
Author: Rahul Rungta10th March 2009
If you like the idea of getting a beautiful house for less than ten thousand dollars and cherry condition car for less than three thousand dollars, it is time for you to start checking out the government car auctions. When you start looking into governmen... Read >
Author: Rahul Rungta07th March 2009
One of the stories that has been bantered around after John Waynes death from Cancer was that at his autopsy they removed over 35 pounds of impacted fecal matter from his colon.
It is hard to discern if this is urban legend or fact. However, if this is... Read >
Author: Catie Jefferson04th March 2009
In the 1980’s, a rumor began to circulate concerning an American Express “Black” Card. This card was supposedly issued to big spenders and top income earners. With an American Express “Black” Card, the wealthy and powerful were rumored to have u... Read >
Author: Todd Holiday03rd March 2009
In the 1980’s, a rumor began to circulate concerning an American Express “Black” Card. This card was supposedly issued to big spenders and top income earners. With an American Express “Black” Card, the wealthy and powerful were rumored to have u... Read >
Author: Todd Holiday03rd February 2009
The notion of seniors being averse to computers is almost becoming an urban legend now. With many seniors still working till the age of 65, working on computers is just inevitable. But are they properly informed about ergonomic postures and positioning wh... Read >
Author: liza25231st January 2009
One of the oldest and largest websites to cater to the paid survey community is Survey Scout. This site claims to provide access to over 400 companies that pay between $5 and $75 for every survey you take. Could this opportunity be real or is Survey Scout... Read >
Author: Sylvia Cather18th January 2009
Urban legend is rife with tales of people becoming millionaires overnight by launching Internet ventures. Legend, of course, is almost always a convoluted mix of truth and lore. However, entrepreneurs with realistic expectations and tenacity may be able t... Read >
Author: Dominic Boykin19th December 2008
For most of us, household cleaning is not something that we like to do. In fact, if we are presented with what seems like a good reason to not do a chore, we may jump on it. It is because of this attitude that cleaning myths and urban legends need to be d... Read >
Author: AC Teeple15th December 2008
The sinister and damp chambers of a cave perform as home to several creatures that can be both scary and crawly. Some animals are accustomed to go inside caves just to relax or hibernate; while others stanch navy dwellers that can't live outside the caves... Read >
Author: Jason Richards18th November 2008
There are many people who love to share their vacation club experience. We tend to take their experience as facts to the case. How do you know what is fact and what is fiction? Read on to find out.
1. You can only get a good vacation if you book a year... Read >
Author: Tan Hai Liang18th November 2008
Who has NOT heard about The Great Wall of China? No one, I guess. Even young children are already fascinated by one of mankind's greatest achievements. Visit the wall and you'll never be the same!
The world's longest human-made structure measures 6,400... Read >
Author: abul kashem18th November 2008
Who has NOT heard about The Great Wall of China? No one, I guess. Even young children are already fascinated by one of mankind's greatest achievements. Visit the wall and you'll never be the same!
The world's longest human-made structure measures 6,400... Read >
Author: abul kashem21st October 2008
There is no doubt that Marilyn Monroe is a screen legend. One cannot achieve the levels of fame and stardom that she did in their life time without having certain myths and urban legends associated with their history. The three most common urban legends a... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer15th September 2008
For the uninitiated, resale rights products are, simply, information-based or software items that you one buys with permission to resell them (as opposed to all the books out there that say they can not be duplicated for distribution or software whose agr... Read >
Author: John Cale10th September 2008
For the uninitiated, resale rights products are, simply, information-based or software items that you one buys with permission to resell them (as opposed to all the books out there that say they can not be duplicated for distribution or software whose agr... Read >
Author: John Cale05th September 2008
Portsmouth's new season has just kicked off, and Portsmouth fans couldn't be happier, despite a 4-0 defeat by Chelsea in the first game. It appears the Blue Army is geared up for another exciting season. Pompey fans are a die-hard bunch, loving their team... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer05th September 2008
“Content is king” they say and it appears that it is still good to be the king. And good content is one of the fastest and more affordable ways to increase your list and boost revenue over time. Good content has always been a pull for both search engi... Read >
Author: Michael Murphy04th September 2008
The dark and damp chambers of a cave serve as home to a number of creatures that can be both creepy and crawly. Some animals are accustomed to go inside caves just to rest or hibernate; while others are true blue dwellers that can't survive outside the ca... Read >
Author: Jay Schindler 01st September 2008
As with all disorders that people do not understand, myths and claims are made out of ignorance and become apart of urban legend that confuses the public and puts misinformation out there that could detrimental to the parent looking for an answer to their... Read >
Author: Jonathan Sullivan28th August 2008
Though the stories took on a more serious tone, this did very little to help the failing Batman books. Batman was in very real danger of cancellation by the time writer Frank Miller came along and wrote The Dark Knight Returns. The story, which features ... Read >
Author: Virgil The Storyteller23rd June 2008
If you look around your home, then you probably have plenty of candles sitting about. They may be in case of emergencies when the electricity fails or they could be for setting the right mood when the need arises. Chances are pretty good that you may even... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON11th June 2008
I live in Los Angeles, but a question I get all the time from people all around the world is: “David - How come when you date, people are so flaky?”
What is “flaking?” An example of flaking is when you're supposed to have plans with someone on... Read >
Author: davidwygant06th June 2008
In this day and age there is a great deal of misinformation pertaining to the spread of HIV and AIDS even when a condom is utilized during sexual activity. Unfortunately, there is some indication that some of the misinformation that has been spread today... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer01st May 2008
There was a story, an urban legend, of a philosophy professor who wrote only one question on his final exam. The question was “Why?” His students thought carefully before putting pen to paper. Many then began writing long expositions. However, the pro... Read >
Author: Bnei Baruch28th February 2008
Greetings, my name is Mike Small. I've been an SEO consultant since 1998 and have had the privilege of helping over 1,000 great entrepreneurs and large companies in that time. Last October I published an article about "AdSense Farming." Since then I have ... Read >
Author: mikesmall24th January 2008
Moving out is one way of saying goodbye. Well, at least for me. Whenever I hear someone moving away from me, even if it is just temporary, I feel really, really sad.
Now if I were given a chance to move though, from my place in Los Angeles, California,... Read >
Author: Charlie Angeles03rd September 2007
Psychologically complex and realistic characters are not exactly what one would consider as “old traditions” in the comic book industry. Indeed, during the earliest decades, the concept of a “flawed hero” was discarded in favor of the “Superman... Read >
Author: aseya16th August 2007
Tin Pan Alley is a term that is synonymous with the American music publishing industry. But, is there actually a Tin Pan Alley, how did it get its name and why has it become a byword for the music industry?
In the late nineteenth century, 25,000 pianos... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton01st July 2007
Copyright (c) 2007 Al Short
Go to any gym or to your last social party and some person with spit out some urban legend as it relates to health, fitness, or weight loss. So many wise tales have been passed down from generations and especially on colleg... Read >
Author: Worldclassnutrition15th June 2007
You see friends going back to graduate school. Your mother clips newspaper mentions of grad programs and slyly mails them to you with "thinking of you" post-its attached. You see a job posting for the position of your dreams, then notice the "master's deg... Read >
Author: Kelli15th February 2007
There use to be a time when people fished for catfish out of necessity. They needed food and used whatever means to catch their next meal. Many different types of bait were tried along with many homemade concoctions.
It turns out that one of the s... Read >
Author: Darren Takenaga19th January 2007
#1. The worm in tequila.
Mexican-bottled tequila contains no worm. Some American-bottled brands put one in their bottle to boost sales, but this is only a marketing ploy and not a Mexican tradition. There is a worm - called a gusano, or a butterfly cate... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer08th December 2006
Cell phone users can sleep a little better tonight, your not going to get cancer from your cell phone. A massive Danish study published today in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute debunks the myth that cell phones cause cancer.
The study inc... Read >
Author: Joshua Daly15th November 2006
It's a bird?it's a plane?it's Uncle Ben!!
Rice throwing at weddings originated in ancient times to guarantee happiness and fertility for the bride and groom. The new couples were showered with grains of rice as they left the wedding site. This practi... Read >
Author: Leah Lee23rd September 2006
Menopause Werewolf
Do you send family members running for the hills or are colleagues looking at you like you've sprouted two heads? No you're not turning into a werewolf at the next full moon. If you are a perimenopausal woman, it's more likely you'... Read >
Author: Cathy Brennan06th June 2006
There is an urban legend that over thirty percent of all children are not born of their appointed father; instead, they are the products of adultery. Because of this long-standing myth, the idea of a paternity test has been a persistent one in the minds o... Read >
Author: Richard Cussons03rd May 2006
When your youth group is doing a fundraiser, it is imperative to make sure that the proper safety precautions are followed.
Never allow door-to-door sales without direct adult supervision. Period.
In a sad case, an 11-year-old boy selling candy for... Read >
Author: Kimberly Reynolds16th March 2006
For starters let's dispel a nasty rumor...
Chihuahuas are not a type of rodent bred to look like a dog. This is an urban legend that has been thoroughly debunked.
The Chihuahua is the smallest dog breed in the world and the oldest breed in North Ame... Read >
Author: Mike Taylor09th March 2006
It seems more and more parents are becoming concerned about the dangeous unknown we call the World Wide Web. There has been recent concern about posting normal, family related pictures. Is posting a family picture for others to see really putting your c... Read >
Author: Stacy Shattuck06th March 2006
HOLY GRAIL OF THE CAPITAL MARKETS
Introduction
Ever since I have retired at the age of 28 (You can too! Learn how from my Free Reports at http://www.mastersoequity.com/MOE_FREE_REPORT.htm ), I have been doing a lot of thinking into these "Tough Case... Read >
Author: Jason Ng02nd February 2006
Copyright 2006 Richard Keir
Building sites is an interesting thing to do. If you really enjoy having a bad time. No, actually, I love all this stuff, but I'm unable to figure out just what the search engines are doing.
However, I have decided that... Read >
Author: Richard Keir09th December 2005
Copyright 2005 Mary Desaulniers
It has become a familiar scenario: you start the day with black coffee; you lunch on carrots and celery sticks. You eat a mouse-size dinner. By the end of the week, you've barely lost a pound.
Does this sound familia... Read >
Author: Mary Desaulniers
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