Are old wives tales true

Anonymous

∙ 15y ago

Updated: 8/18/2019

They are true and not true because in wikipedia it says that some old wives tales are false and some are true

Wiki User

∙ 15y ago

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What are some old wife's tales?

One old wives tale is to clean your windows with a newspaper. This is actually true and helps clean windows better.

Is it true that if you walk under a ladder you will get bad luck?

it might be and might not because most of the old wives tales aren't true and some are so the answer is maybe

What are the old wives tales?

Old wives tales are falsities that, over time, get generally accepted as a fact. An example of one would be that frogs give you warts.

What are the release dates for Lifestyle Magazine - 2001 Old Wives Tales 18-11?

Lifestyle Magazine - 2001 Old Wives Tales 18-11 was released on: USA: 18 March 2001

What are the ratings and certificates for Minder - 1979 A Number of Old Wives Tales 5-3?

Minder - 1979 A Number of Old Wives Tales 5-3 is rated/received certificates of: UK:PG (video rating) (1991)

Where does the term 'old wives tale' come from?

The concept of old wives tales is ancient. In the 1st Century the apostle Paul wrote to Timothy, 'But refuse profane and old wives' fables, and exercise thyself rather unto godliness'.

What is syntems of male child in pregnancy?

There are no specific signs, it's all old wives tales.

Is there such thing as curses?

No there is not such a thing as a curse. Many of the curses we hear about today are what they call old wives tales.

How long have wives tales been around?

All cultures have a history of story telling. Wives' tales are stories that are based around the belief of superstitions. People have always had wives' tales in their story telling but it is not recorded when it started.

Is it true that a baby will be born with a fair complexion if the mother takes saffron powder?

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO wives tales will be the death of us all!!!

Is it true that the devil is pushing off the cliff if you jump in your sleep?

No. that is an old wives tale.

What is the word called when people theres a frog in your throat and its raining cats and dogs and the worlds going to end?

They are refered to as 'old wives tales'.

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