MOST COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS PEOPLE ARE STILL TRYING TO FIGURE OUT _ Despite an internet full of helpful information, adults are still trying to figure out some common misconceptions. The top things we’re confused about:
• Does sugar make children hyperactive? (No)
• Are bats blind? (No)
• Does the U.S. President control gas prices? (No)
• Is food is safe to consume if it’s been on the floor for less than five seconds? (Depends)
• Is buying is always better than renting? (Depends)
• Can the Great Wall of China be seen from space? (No)
• Does cracking knuckles leads to arthritis? (No)
LARGE COLLECTIONS _ Guinness World Records recognizes a vast array of collections!
• The Largest Collection of Buttons is held by Dalton Stevens of South Carolina who has accumulated a collection of 439,900 buttons with no duplicates
• The Largest Collection of Teddy Bears is held by Istvánné Arnóczki from Hungary. He has over 21,000.
• The Largest Collection of Hot Sauce is 11,000 owned by Vic Clinco of North Carolina.
• Largest Collection of Bookmarks: Frank Divendal of the Netherlands owns over 103,000.
• Largest Collection of Ties: Irene Sparks of New Zealand has amassed the largest collection of ties, totaling 21,321.
• Largest Collection of Back Scratchers: Manfred S. Rothstein of North Carolina has collected 675 back scratchers from 71 countries.
QUESTIONABLE HANGOVER CURES FROM AROUND THE WORLD _ Readers Digest found the worst of the worst if you’re fighting off a hangover. Would you ever try…
• A glass of juice from either sour pickles or sauerkraut. A favorite in Poland to help quell headaches and alleviate discomfort.
• Milk Thistle. The Brits love this. Several studies have proven that taking this pill erases any discomfort.
• Canada Dry Ginger Ale. Yes, the Canadians turn to ginger ale to settle an upset stomach. The most likely help for a hangover, ginger, is missing from the ingredients, though.
