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14 fantastic pregnancy myths from around the world
Jan 12, 2016
1. Mexico: Pregnant women should not be exposed to moonlight, and should wear a metal key around their neck.
2. Meanwhile in India: During eclipses, women shouldn’t touch anything metal at all, not even door handles.
3. China: Cold stuff is a no-go.
4. Vietnamese/Chinese: No lamb, and no tiny bananas. And prepare to stay put for a long time.
5. Mexico: Give into everything you crave or pay the price.
6. Meanwhile with an Arab background: Do not give into cravings or the baby will get a birthmark shaped like it. Also, no looking at rabbits.
7. Meanwhile in Egypt: Give into all cravings or else the baby will have a handicap. PS: Coca-Cola will give the baby weak bones.
8. Mexican-American: No funerals.
9. Korea: Hang chilis to ward off evil spirits, no cold water, and no baby-breath stealing cats.
10. Native-American: No hair cuts.
11. Kazakhstan: Also no hair cuts, along with no fish.
12. Taiwan: No touching pregnant women on the shoulder.
13. Philippines: Do not raise the roof — ever. The baby will get tangled.
14. In Hawaii, USA: Pregnant women shouldn’t wear loops around their necks.
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