Parents of Twitter Share Unconventional “Parenting Hacks”

This age-old lie has been said during family picnics for decades. I remember hearing the very same thing from my uncle when I was five. I also remember being told that if you swallow bubble gum it will stay in your stomach forever! I’m not sure where this myth started, but both lies have made it into homes all across America (and perhaps the world).

Thankfully, watermelon seeds can’t actually grow due to all the stomach acid. Even better, the white ones make a yummy snack, though they’re a bit hard to harvest. For an extra special treat, try growing little watermelon sprouts and sprinkling them on salads for a refreshing and unconventional treat! They’re incredibly nutritious.