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Campfire Myth or Fact? The Outdoors Edition

Moss on the north side, eating snow, playing dead. Sort the campfire legends from the truth.

8 questions

Question 1 of 8

Moss only grows on the north side of trees, so it works like a compass.

Myth: moss grows wherever it is shady and dampFact, but only on oak treesFact: every Scout knows it

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