What's a traditional / archaic concept that actually happens to be right, just not for the reason originally thought?
What's a traditional / archaic concept that actually happens to be right, just not for the reason originally thought?
I've been looking into feng shui lately, specifically the concepts about what makes a person feel more safe or at ease in a space, such as relaxing or sleeping facing the entrance / exit.
While reading, I came across the guidance that you should always shut your toilet seat to prevent your good fortune from being flushed. The real reason you should keep it shut is so it can't mist shit-water all over your toothbrush every time you flush. Also so your pets don't drink out of it.
What other things did humans throughout history accidentally get right?
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Snake oil from Chinese water snakes may actually have some effect on conditions like arthritis because it contains large quantities of omega 3 fatty acids. Most of the "snake oil" sold in the west was fake and just mineral oil, or sometimes rattlesnake oil.