Science and Superstition(1947)
Fun film telling students to research superstitions and other questions that they might have with scientific experiments. Superstitions like Groundhog Day and rabbit's feet are discussed as well as everyday scientific questions.
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Fun film telling students to research superstitions and other questions that they might have with scientific experiments. Superstitions like Groundhog Day and rabbit's feet are discussed as well as everyday scientific questions.
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1947-05-06
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