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 world
10 Common superstitions
Which superstitions are Americans most likely to believe?
5 Popular superstitions in America today
Why most airlines don't have a row 13 on their planes
Bad Moon rising: the myth of the full Moon
Myth debunked: Full moon does not increase incidence of psychological problems
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