6 Popular Home Remedies That Don't Actually Work

We tend to try common home remedies for common ailments, because going to a professional will take a big chunk of time and money, and you might not get appointment anytime soon. These classic treatments got a reputation because they seem to work -possibly because many ailments get better on their own with time, and the placebo effect probably helps. Sci Show looks at the research and debunks some of the more common home remedies that just don't work. (via Mental Floss)