History of Superstitions

Episode 20 of the This Strange World podcast, hosted by Gavin Berger, Leah Ettinger, and Chris Ashe, titled "History of Superstitions" was published on November 13, 2020 and runs 63 minutes.

November 13, 2020 ·63m · This Strange World

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Episode Description

In honor of Friday the 13th, Chris goes over the history of some famous superstitions while Leah and Gavin continue to knock on wood and throw salt over their shoulder. (Hint: Don’t break any mirrors or walk under any ladders.)

Sources

https://www.insider.com/history-origin-people-superstitions-2018-4
https://www.cracked.com/article_20594_5-shockingly-violent-back-stories-everyday-traditions.html
https://www.rd.com/list/bizarre-origins-of-everyday-superstitions/
https://www.cracked.com/pictofacts-2005-19-origins-everyday-traditions-explained/

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