Chapter
Superstition and Luck
34:33 - 39:10 (04:37)
In this podcast, a discussion about different beliefs and practices regarding superstition and luck was held, wherein a few practices like walking over a crack or carrying a rabbit's foot for good luck were explained.
Clips
The speaker lists different superstitions that can undo bad luck such as walking backwards through a ladder after making a wish and spitting three times between two of the rungs.
34:33 - 35:56 (01:23)
superstitions
Summary
The speaker lists different superstitions that can undo bad luck such as walking backwards through a ladder after making a wish and spitting three times between two of the rungs.
ChapterSuperstition and Luck
EpisodeThe Origins of Some Everyday Superstitions
PodcastStuff You Should Know
In Russia, "the sign of the fig" symbolizes an emphatic "no" rather than a negative connotation.
35:56 - 36:29 (00:32)
Sign of the Fig
Summary
In Russia, "the sign of the fig" symbolizes an emphatic "no" rather than a negative connotation.
ChapterSuperstition and Luck
EpisodeThe Origins of Some Everyday Superstitions
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The host of the show confesses to having a minor level OCD where he has to balance out his steps after stepping on a crack, and attributes this to bringing him good luck in the past.
36:30 - 39:10 (02:40)
OCD
Summary
The host of the show confesses to having a minor level OCD where he has to balance out his steps after stepping on a crack, and attributes this to bringing him good luck in the past.