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Old Wives Tales

Fact or Folklore?

ByThomas Craughwell
Published August 2011
Paperback
$ 14.95
Paperback
$ 14.95

Description

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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Contributors

Thomas Craughwell

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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Book Details

Paperback
August 2011
5.88x9.0 in
160 pp
9780887628412