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Superstitions description

From black cats to Friday the 13th, superstitions exist in cultures all over the world.

Where do they come from? Why do so many people believe them? And is there any evidence to suggest that they are actually true?

Definition of 'superstition'
Superstitions in Ancient Rome
Superstitions + religion
The Catholic Church + superstitions
Why are so many superstitions about 'bad' luck?
Superstition Story 1: Why you shouldn't open an umbrella inside
Superstition Story 2: Salt over your shoulder
Superstition Story 3: Knocking on wood
Superstition Story 4: Saying 'bless you' after sneezing
Superstition Story 5: Friday 13th

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Nelson Doc
Wed, 12/02/2020 13:33

Hi, Mr. Budge! Thanks for posting this podcast. That's very interesting, useful topic. By the way, I truly appreciate the form and pace you speak, cause as an English learner, that sounds perfect for me. Warmest regards from Brazil :)

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Astauja Atsiaj
Sun, 11/15/2020 08:13

For my is impossible follow this, It's like a stop behind every word, the words are not connected at all and that's very unnatural. It's really a shame because the topics are really interested.

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María Luisa Pascual Lorenzo
Sat, 11/14/2020 10:26

About Friday being an unlucky day, in Spain for instance it is Tuesday 13th the unlucky day

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María Luisa Pascual Lorenzo
Sat, 11/14/2020 10:05

A debatable question, since depending on which religion you believe, some people's supertitions are other people's beliefs and vice versa

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