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  • Old wives’ tale

    Old wives’ tale

    WotD: Old wives’ tale Old wives’ tales are those age-old tidbits of advice passed down from generation to generation, from one grandmother to the next, future grandmother. They are often based on superstition rather than fact and can be both amusing and confusing at the same time. So, what exactly is an old wives’ tale?…

  • Hair of the dog

    Hair of the dog

    WotD: Hair of the dog If you drink alcohol, eventually, you’re going to have a hangover. There’s nothing worse than the morning after the night before, so today, I’m going to introduce you to the hair of the dog. Now, there are as many hangover ‘cures’ as there are types of alcohol. Of course, we…

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