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Superstitions around numbers in different cultures
01:28 - 04:22 (02:54)
The transcript discusses how different cultures have their own superstitions around numbers. For example, some Asian cultures will skip including the number four in their elevators due to its association with death.
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Science
Summary
A discussion about superstitions and science. While some people believe in superstitions, there is no real-world connection to them.
ChapterSuperstitions around numbers in different cultures
EpisodeThe Origins of Some Everyday Superstitions
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The host discusses his wife's superstitions and their plan for her upcoming 50th birthday.
03:06 - 03:44 (00:37)
Superstitions
Summary
The host discusses his wife's superstitions and their plan for her upcoming 50th birthday. They jokingly consider skipping over the age of 49 altogether in order to avoid potential bad luck.
ChapterSuperstitions around numbers in different cultures
EpisodeThe Origins of Some Everyday Superstitions
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Many buildings in Asia skip the number four on their elevators, similar to how some buildings in the US skip the 13th floor due to superstitions around those numbers.
03:44 - 04:22 (00:37)
Superstition
Summary
Many buildings in Asia skip the number four on their elevators, similar to how some buildings in the US skip the 13th floor due to superstitions around those numbers.