Me: Man, this shoe won't stop squeaking and it's driving me nuts! Can you recommend any old wife-type remedies?
Mom: Candlewax!
Me: ...candlewax???
Mom: Yes, it fixes everything.
Me: ...you made that up!
Mom: Well, have you tried it?
Me: No...
Mom: Then you don't know! It could work!

Where does she get these ideas?