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Don't Swim After Eating? That's Bunk

Also: Don't pee on jellyfish stings

By Matt Cantor,  Newser Staff

Posted Jun 24, 2012 12:37 PM CDT

(Newser) – There are so many myths about summer safety, it's a wonder anyone has any fun. Heard that poison ivy is contagious? Not true. Scared of swallowing watermelon seeds? They'll just pass through you. The Washington Post debunks a host of summer myths:

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