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Why do we believe in superstitions?

Dr. Susan Albers with the Cleveland Clinic says leaning into certain superstitions can put us in a positive mindset, but they ...
“Our brains are wired to recognize patterns and develop them. We like it when we can see a cause and effect – even if it ...
If you worry about bad luck after breaking a mirror, or have to wear a specific shirt when your favorite team is playing, you ...
The story of how black cats became the furry face of Halloween is downright scary. Here, an expert explains the fascinating ...
Today is Friday the 13th, an occurrence that happens only a couple of times a year. The day has come to be associated with superstition, luck and magic, though it has some surprising origins.
Superstitions abound in many of the games people play, including the ancient art of fishing, which thanks to its long history has more than its fair share of myths and misbeliefs. “The fish bite ...
Now that New Year's Day is quickly approaching, it's time to start thinking ahead. January 1 is the perfect day to begin 2025 on the right foot, that’s where New Year’s Day superstitions come into ...
OLBG reports that American gamblers are superstitious, often relying on lucky charms, rituals, and specific numbers to ...
M ANY INDEPENDENT JEWELERS practice some sort of ritual to ward off something bad happening. Ironically, something bad could ...