Myth or Reality? Let’s find out

Sevelx | September 23, 2015 | General, Survival

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Are you walking around your local woods and fields with a head full of myths and false information? I hope not. But in order to make sure, let’s shed some light on some widespread outdoorsman’s lore.

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“Moss only grows on the north side of a tree.”
MOSTLY BUSTED: Moss can grow on the north side of a tree; but depending on your latitude, the moss species and the local weather, moss can grow anywhere on a tree trunk. In the northern hemisphere, the sun follows a southerly path, which can cause moss and related vegetation to grow on the south-facing side of trees and rocks.

“Chop the top off a cactus, it’s full of water.”
BUSTED: While cactus flesh is succulent, there is no drinkable liquid inside the plant.

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“If a tick bites you, you WILL get Lyme disease.”
BUSTED: Not all ticks carry Lyme disease. If you find a tick biting you, DON’T try to burn it off. Lube it up with Vaseline or wait for it to fall off. Carefully pull it straight out using tweezers to grasp the tick’s head. Avoid squeezing the juice from its body into your skin.

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