Feature: 13 Common Superstitions and Their Origins

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  Hello, hello, hello.

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  Today, we're back with a new episode.

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  Welcome back, everyone.

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  So glad to have you here.

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  Today, we're going to be talking about superstitions.

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  Now, we live in a day and age that is driven by science and technology, yet people are still superstitious.

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  According to a study I read by YouGov, 9% of Americans claim to be superstitious.

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  While another 35% admit to not being very superstitious, but somewhat.

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  That makes over 40% of individuals in the United States somewhat superstitious.

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  So what does it mean to be superstitious?

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  According to Cambridge Dictionary, it is to have beliefs that are not based on human reason or scientific knowledge,

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  but are connected with old ideas about magic.

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  Many times superstitious people believe in irrational, unproven signs of good and bad luck.

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  In today's episode, we're going to go through 13 common superstitions in the United States and their origins.

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