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Sunday, July 31, 2005

Snopes's funniest questions

Internet urban-legend-busters Snopes have published a list of some of the funniest questions they've been asked:

Is there any truth that if you choke on the candy Peeps, that it hardens in your throat and even with the heimlich maneuver you can't be saved and you die? Let us know.
My younger sis heard: in order for a cologne/perfume/fragrance to be compatible to one's body chemistry, spray a sample and then lick it. If the taste stings the tongue, it is not suitable; no sting — it's a good match. Please advise before I test the handful of colognes I've been using!
HOW CAN I GET THE SUCTION BROKE WHEN THE CONTACT IS STUCK TO EYE

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