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.
Science and Superstition is of 0 hour(s) and 8 minute(s). It is Produced By: Coronet Films. It was released on 1947-05-06.
Genres: Drama
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