In a fun- new format- this worldwide compendium features the most way-out superstitions from the backwoods of the Ozarks to the foothills of Kilimanjaro- with explanations on how many of these beliefs developed. Every culture has its own strange beliefs- quirky omens- and baffling maxims. A good many of them are collected in this attractive book- along with interpretations and fascinating background. Find out about Iceland’s dreaded Christmas Cat; why Filipinos dress in polka dots on New Year’s Day; which numbers the Koreans abhor; and lots more. ****Features:*** Bizarre Superstitions: The World*s Wackiest Proverbs- Rituals and Beliefs*** Explanations- Interpretations- And Quirks Of The Most Bizarre Superstitions*** Pocket Size Book*** 160 Pages****Dimensions:*** Bizarre Superstitions: The World*s Wackiest Proverbs- Rituals and Beliefs - 7 1/2* x 4 1/2*****