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Probably the most common old wives' tale regarding the moon relates to odd, or even violent, behavior by humans which supposedly occurs when it is full. A full moon occurs on a regular monthly cycle based on the angle at which the sun's light strikes our nearest celestial neighbor. Some theorize that the full moon's placement may somehow be affecting the chemicals in the brain or water in the body, an idea derived from the moon's proven scientific effect upon the ocean tides due to its gravatational pull upon our planet.
The full moon's effect in causing bizarre happenings is an article of faith among many emergency services personnel who swear that emergency rooms fill up and the number of police calls rise when the moon is full. However, scientific evidence supporting this idea is thin with many studies indicating little or no real effect on emergency calls based on the moon's cycle though a few have concluded the opposite. Generally, researchers discount the "full moon effect." However, it has affected our culture and language quite strongly nonetheless. Even the word "lunacy" is related to the term "lunar."
Other old wives' tales about the moon also exist. For instance, ancient people sometimes linked the moon to a woman's ability to become pregnant. Since both operate on a monthly cycle, the connection was an easy one to make but is generally not supported by evidence.
More modern myths have also flourished about the moon, including one which posits that humans have never set foot on it. According to some polling, as much as seven percent of the American public believe the 1969 moon landing was faked.
There is, of course, no evidence to back up this belief though conspiracy theories supporting it persist.
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Are old wives tales true?
They are true and not true because in wikipedia it says that some old wives tales are false and some are true
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 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.
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 are some common old wives tales about pregnancy that have been accurate for most women?
"If the baby is being carried low, it will be a boy," is a common one.
What is syntems of male child in pregnancy?
There are no specific signs, it's all old wives tales.
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
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.
What are some testable old wives tales?
a great teatable hypothesis is " if your nose itches you are going to kiss a fool" and of course this is not a good one for school because you cant test a kiss
What is the definition of traditional remedies?
To some traditional remedies are a mixture of old wives tales and superstitions. To others they are the collected wisdom and experience of nature, health and healing which has been passed down over the centuries.
