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By David Emery, About.com Guide to Urban Legends since 1997

Listerine as Mosquito Repellent

Wednesday May 7, 2008
Listerine Antiseptic mouthwash -- it not only freshens your breath, it gets rid of pesky, biting insects too! At least that's what's claimed in this widely circulated email, with nary a scientific fact to back it up. Read more...

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May 7, 2008 at 9:01 pm
(1) Mr. J says:

I recieved an email regarding a boycott of products made in China to be gin June 4. Is this true?

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