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Bill is co-host of Seattle's Morning news, 5-9, on 97.3 KIRO FM. Bill is well known in the Northwest as a journalist, author, comedian, and talk show host. Radke started his career at KIRO as an intern in 1983. He recently returned home from Los Angeles.

Hello summer, goodbye myths

June 20, 2012 @ 10:15 am

The Washington Post is dispelling summertime myths:

1. Swallowing water-melon seeds is bad for you.
False. And they won't sprout in your tummy.

2. You can catch poison ivy from someone else's rash.
Basically false. The rash is not contagious. It's the oil from the plant that'll get you. ("Leaves of three, let them be.")

3. If a jellyfish stings you, urinate on the wound.
False. Vinegar yes, pee no.

4. Don't swim for 30 minutes after eating.
False. You might feel uncomfortable but you won't get a killer cramp.

5. Scratching a bug bite makes it worse.
Actually, that's true. Could cause infection. But man, it's hard to stop.

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