Old Wives Tales: Fact or Folklore? - Softcover
Discover what lies behind these and many more popular legends, urban myths and old wives' tales:
- Elephants are afraid of mice
- It's bad luck to change a boat's name
- Baby snakes are more poisonous than adults
- Men have one less rib than women
- It can be too cold to snow
- Liars can't look you in the eye
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Thomas Craughwell has discussed and debunked urban folklore on the BBC, The Learning Channel, Inside Edition, and over seventy-five radio programs. Along with publications in the Wall Street Journal and Emmy Magazine, he has published three best-selling volumes on urban legends.
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- PublisherThomas Allen Publishers
- Publication date2011
- ISBN 10 0887628419
- ISBN 13 9780887628412
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages160
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Book Description Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. Does a full moon cause people to act strangely? Is it true that opposites attract? Can it really be the case that no two snowflakes are exactly alike? Since time immemorial, old wives the world over have told us how to improve our looks, our health, and our fortunes while avoiding the unlucky, the unpleasant, or the downright dangerous. Old Wives Tales: Fact or Folklore? identifies which superstitions and sayings are worth following and which are best ignored. Author Thomas Craughwell also unveils the fascinating history behind the tales. Did you know that the tradition of carrying a new bride across the threshold dates back to ancient Rome? Or that the habit of knocking on wood for good luck can be traced back to a Celtic belief in tree spirits?. Seller Inventory # 006653
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