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| 5 Childhood Myths In Nigeria by Rapmoney(op): 1:11pm On Feb 07 |
1. Guava seeds cause appendicitis: The idea that guava seeds cause appendicitis is false. Appendicitis is primarily caused by infection or fecal obstruction of the appendix, and not directly from swallowing seeds. However, it is good to chew seeds properly, especially for fruits like guava, or pomegranates. Undigested seeds of some fruits may cause a blockage in the appendix, but cases are very rare. I had friends in primary school who never ate guava for the fear of appendicitis. 2. Large snakes keep diamonds: This is another myth we believed when growing up. Snakes, whether large or small do not keep diamonds. There is no relationship between flesh, bone and blood and diamonds which are minerals. Funny enough, some adults still believe this crap till date. If you believe that diamonds are found in snakes, you should also believe that crude oil is found in monkeys. 3. Heaven is in the skies and hell is underground: I do not want this post to be a religious debate so I will not delve into the existence of heaven and hell, but the mindset that heaven is located in the skies, while hell lies under our feet is as foolish as foolishness. These are abstract things that are not concrete. They are only in your mind subconsciously. 4. Witches and wizards fart on transformers to cause power outage: Whenever transformers exploded, they blamed old men and women in the area of suspected witchcraft. This was common in Old Bendel State (now Edo and Delta States). The truth is that majority of those transformers were old and fit to be discarded, but due to poor governance, corruption and lack of accountability, they were still put to use, and they were serving beyond their capacity. Area believe say nah winch mess for transformer, so transformer blow! 5. Taking Coke and mango is harmful: This is another myth and a stupid idea we believed as kids. There is no scientific fact to that, and nobody has been found to be harmed after taking Coke and mango. There is no scientific evidence that supports the claim. It is just a myth. 16 Likes 3 Shares
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| Re: 5 Childhood Myths In Nigeria by Thundafireseun: 1:28pm On Feb 07 |
Taking mango and coke is not a myth…. I dare you to try it 14 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: 5 Childhood Myths In Nigeria by Rapmoney(op): 1:41pm On Feb 07 |
Thundafireseun:It is not only a myth. It is also a hoax. Some of you argue not because you have facts or evidences, but just for the sake of disapproving an idea because you hold a contrary idea. 35 Likes |
| Re: 5 Childhood Myths In Nigeria by Thundafireseun: 1:53pm On Feb 07 |
Rapmoney:Like I said… I dare you to try it … You will return to share your experience… Truth is I’m not sure it kills, but you will experience the most unpleasant pain you’ll ever feel on earth 9 Likes |
| Re: 5 Childhood Myths In Nigeria by WebMind: 2:46pm On Feb 07 |
Thundafireseun:i am on alert. As soon as mangoes go viral this year, coke is my next target. 9 Likes |
| Re: 5 Childhood Myths In Nigeria by GanagiBitrus: 4:01pm On Feb 07*. Modified: 4:52pm On Feb 07 |
Myths are rooted in Ignorance. Knowledge destroys Myths. 27 Likes |
| Re: 5 Childhood Myths In Nigeria by Agricmoney(m): 4:03pm On Feb 07 |
Number 1 and 5. Anyway, Agriculture is life 5 Likes |
| Re: 5 Childhood Myths In Nigeria by Leepeak(m): 4:04pm On Feb 07 |
Thundafireseun:Be calming down I don take am nothing happened Remember vividly far back in secondary school, I took it mango just enter hux momsi don come back from north na so I drink the Pepsi with biscuits nothing happened 9 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: 5 Childhood Myths In Nigeria by donleo92(m): 4:04pm On Feb 07 |
Which one be witch go fart for transformer again na  I no hear this one oj 33 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: 5 Childhood Myths In Nigeria by ceejayluv(m): 4:05pm On Feb 07 |
Thundafireseun:I did That back then. I also personally debunked the Mango and garri myth. Nothing happened. it's just a weird food combination but non lethal. 15 Likes |
| Re: 5 Childhood Myths In Nigeria by Lawalemi(m): 4:06pm On Feb 07 |
What of Mango and Garri? 40 characters 4 Likes |
| Re: 5 Childhood Myths In Nigeria by YoungLionken(m): 4:08pm On Feb 07 |
That's why it's called a myth |
| Re: 5 Childhood Myths In Nigeria by Blizzy300(m): 4:08pm On Feb 07 |
Leepeak:Dem talk mango you say biscuit Dem talk coke you say Pepsi Are you on mkpurummili or what? 20 Likes |
| Re: 5 Childhood Myths In Nigeria by muyico(m): 4:08pm On Feb 07 |
I wanna anz number 3 Ve u heard of hell gate b4?? Inter core?? |
| Re: 5 Childhood Myths In Nigeria by Lukuluku69(m): 4:09pm On Feb 07 |
I can relate to No. 1, 2 and 3 but I have never heard about No. 4 before then number 5 has a variation which is eating Mango and Beans together. 1 Like |
| Re: 5 Childhood Myths In Nigeria by Pootle: 4:09pm On Feb 07 |
donleo92:never heard of that too. rolex that yeastern dude eat worse combination than coke and mango, that rolex guy eat and banana and bread com nack beer on top come still chop egusi with fufu com end am with ice cream, dude is a legend 1 Like |
| Re: 5 Childhood Myths In Nigeria by TheStoriesOfMan: 4:09pm On Feb 07 |
3. Heaven is in the skies and hell is underground: I do not want this post to be a religious debate so I will not delve into the existence of heaven and hell, but the mindset that heaven is located in the skies, while hell lies under our feet is as foolish as foolishness. These are abstract things that are not concrete. They are only in your mind subconsciously.Heaven is your good, lovely days. He'll is your hard, unpleasant days. At the end of our lives, we'll leave this mortal plane to exist in another where space and time doesn't exist, until we reincarnate again to continue the cycle of existence, purpose and fulfillment. 4 Likes |
| Re: 5 Childhood Myths In Nigeria by Mistersolar: 4:11pm On Feb 07 |
where do u now expect heaven and hell to be 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: 5 Childhood Myths In Nigeria by donleo92(m): 4:12pm On Feb 07 |
Pootle:Lol You are spot on.... But that mango and coke own, I think get the feeling say na true as I don even grow now 1 Like |
| Re: 5 Childhood Myths In Nigeria by TheStoriesOfMan: 4:12pm On Feb 07 |
If you collect the mat of a bushbaby, you'll be rich. If you use albino(afin) to do rishual, the gods will reject it. If you sing at night, Ọgwụgwụ go come visit you. If you cross a lady's legs, she'll soon get pregnant. Them many! 13 Likes |
| Re: 5 Childhood Myths In Nigeria by Pootle: 4:14pm On Feb 07 |
donleo92:nothing go do you. those stuff where said to protect kids 1 Like |
| Re: 5 Childhood Myths In Nigeria by Eriokanmi: 4:15pm On Feb 07 |
WebMind:Ooh, nice. Don't forget to share your experience please  . 2 Likes |
| Re: 5 Childhood Myths In Nigeria by erniok(m): 4:16pm On Feb 07 |
Thundafireseun:Tried it once. Nothing happened. 1 Like 1 Share |
| Re: 5 Childhood Myths In Nigeria by Eriokanmi: 4:17pm On Feb 07 |
Rapmoney:Please give it a try. Don't forget to share your experience abeg. We learn everyday 1 Like |
| Re: 5 Childhood Myths In Nigeria by Puppetmaster08(m): 4:18pm On Feb 07 |
I don't know you, but damn i owe you a bottle of beer for this. I thought I'm d one that believes in Karma & Reincarnation, i really don't buy that heaven & hell afterlife bulltshit, it is simply a tool for control. Like Friedrich Nietzsche said -"in heaven, all the interesting people are missing". TheStoriesOfMan:u 1 Like |
| Re: 5 Childhood Myths In Nigeria by erniok(m): 4:22pm On Feb 07 |
Blizzy300:What's the difference between the 2 cola drinks if not branding. 2 Likes 1 Share |
| Re: 5 Childhood Myths In Nigeria by erniok(m): 4:24pm On Feb 07 |
TheStoriesOfMan:No be lie. But na mystical dwarfs mat I hear 3 Likes |
| Re: 5 Childhood Myths In Nigeria by thatigboman: 4:25pm On Feb 07 |
Didn't India score Nigeria 99-0 in your childhood? 9 Likes |
| Re: 5 Childhood Myths In Nigeria by buhariguy(m): 4:26pm On Feb 07 |
Rapmoney:my brother fainted after taken coke and banana, which is applied to taking of any fruit with mineral shouldn't be allowed 1 Like |
| Re: 5 Childhood Myths In Nigeria by faoogoke(m): 4:27pm On Feb 07 |
DONT WHISTLE IN THE AFTERNOON. My mum was always on me for this. And it was not just afternoon later but morning and night. I was so young, around 7 years when I confronted her, asking her what time of the day I can whistle since its forbidden to whistle when its early in the morning, when the Sun is hope and at night. She looked at me, then away without saying a word. I knew I got her Because I was a good child, I decided not to please her and not whistle again. As an adult, I cant whistle. I am poor at it. My wonderful mum! 4 Likes |
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