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Unlucky 13, don't step on a crack, black cats, breaking mirrors...while we might claim to not be superstitious, it's amazing how prevalent they are in societies all over the world. Little things we do or say are often rooted in superstitions. What are common superstitions we might believe or even repeat ourselves? Where did our superstitions come from? What makes us want to believe they are true? All great questions we'll tackle in this week's lesson. It's never too late to learn about the world around you.
This is part of our Quackery unit. Resources from this episode:Quiz about superstitions around the world10 Common superstitionsWhich superstitions are Americans most likely to believe? 5 Popular superstitions in America todayWhy most airlines don't have a row 13 on their planesBad Moon rising: the myth of the full MoonMyth debunked: Full moon does not increase incidence of psychological problemsWatch the podcast on YouTube
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