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 2、Coming second in the survey is the myth that when your milk teeth fall out, if you put them under your pillow, the tooth fairy will replace them with sixpences. Allowing for inflation that's probably a tenner a tooth now! 第2大谎言，如果你的乳牙掉了，你只要把脱落的牙齿放在枕头下，再花上6便士，那么牙齿仙女就会将这些牙重新安回你的嘴里。夸张点说，现在的行情可是花10英镑看一颗牙啊！ |
 3、At number three: 'eating crusts will make your hair curly.' Don't worry, a good pair of straighteners can sort that out later. 第3大谎言，如果你吃面包皮儿，那么你的头上就能生出卷发。不用担心，现在一个好的头发拉直器能很快再让卷发变直。 |
 4、At number four: 'carrots help you see in the dark.' There's a grain of truth in this. Carrots are high in Beta-carotene which the body converts to vitamin A, essential for healthy vision. 第4大谎言，吃胡萝卜能帮助你在黑暗中看清东西。不过生活中吃胡萝卜确实对身体有好处，因为胡萝卜中富含β-胡萝卜素，它能在人体中转换成维生素A，对维持健康非常有益。 |
 5、Number Five: 'if you pull a face and the wind changes direction you'll be stuck that way.' A useful fib to stop kids embarrassing their parents. 第5大谎言，如果你做鬼脸，而风向发生了变化，那么你就会被风吹走。这个谎言能帮助父母教育孩子有文明的行为举止。 |
 6、At number six is the tale of the easter bunny. This has its origins in pre-Christian fertility lore and symbolises new life in the spring.Another useful tool to keep kids in line: 'behave yourself and the easter bunny will bring treats.' 第6大谎言是关于复活节小兔子的，它来自基督教文明兴起以前的时代，象征春天有新生活。谎言的内容是，如果你有良好的行为举止，那么复活节小兔子将给你带来好吃的。 |
 7、Number seven: babies are found under gooseberry bushes. Used to fend off awkward questions like, "mummy where do I come from?" 第7大谎言，婴儿是在醋栗树下被发现的。这个谎言来对付孩子们提出的“妈妈，我是从哪儿来的？”这个棘手而不便回答的问题。 |
 8、At Number eight on the list: 'if you eat apple pips they'll grow in your tummy.' A good one for avoiding childhood indigestion. 第8大谎言，如果你吞食了苹果核，那么苹果核会在你的肚子里成长、发育。这个谎言有助于避免孩子由于误食苹果核而患消化不良。 |
 9、Number nine: 'pick your nose and your brain will fall out.' Another anti-embarrassment lie. 第9大谎言，如果你大肆挖鼻孔，那么你的脑仁会从脑袋里掉出来。这个谎言也能帮助父母教育孩子有文明的行为举止。 |
 10、And at number ten is that old favourite 'if you lie you'll get spots on your tongue.' Increasingly effective on today's image conscious youngsters. 第10大谎言，如果你撒谎，那么你的舌头上就会起斑点。这个谎言能帮助增强现代儿童的是非观念。 |
