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Predicting whether a baby will be a boy or a girl based on the mother's pregnancy cravings. Opening windows if someone dies in a house. Planting rosemary near your front door. Even hanging an acorn in a window! These are just a few strange theories and behaviors that people have come up with over the years to explain the world around them or ward off scary things. But how much do you know about the various old wives' tales and superstitions that have been around for generations? Take this quiz to find out!
Old wives' tales are superstitions or traditional beliefs that are generally considered unscientific or incorrect. Before modern scientific methods existed that could account for certain phenomena or behaviors, people came up with ways to explain or protect against various events in their lives. Many — but not all — old wives' tales center on traditional interests of women, such as medicine, pregnancy and nutrition.
Despite modern-day scientific advancements, a great number of these old tales are still known to many people. Are you one of them? See if you can correctly identify these old wives' tales by taking this quiz now!
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