Episode
The Origins of Some Everyday Superstitions
46:49
Published: Thu Jul 22 2021
Description
Why exactly do we avoid walking under a ladder? Why is stepping on a crack in the sidewalk such a big deal? What kind of monster carries a rabbit’s foot in their pocket? The answers to these questions and more lie in wait ahead in this episode. Look out! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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00:00 - 01:28 (01:28)
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EpisodeThe Origins of Some Everyday Superstitions
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The transcript discusses how different cultures have their own superstitions around numbers.
01:28 - 04:22 (02:54)
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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.
EpisodeThe Origins of Some Everyday Superstitions
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Superstitions have been around for centuries, and they continue to influence people's behavior in different aspects.
04:22 - 12:13 (07:51)
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Superstitions have been around for centuries, and they continue to influence people's behavior in different aspects. Common superstitions like walking under a ladder and the idea of a full moon affecting human behavior might provoke a psychological effect, yet some of these beliefs, like horseshoes bringing good luck, go much deeper and are even linked to attributes of iron being used for magic worldwide.
EpisodeThe Origins of Some Everyday Superstitions
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The podcast covers practical financial topics such as buying versus renting, saving at the grocery store, maximizing income and battling money anxiety.
12:13 - 15:57 (03:43)
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The podcast covers practical financial topics such as buying versus renting, saving at the grocery store, maximizing income and battling money anxiety. It acknowledges the current difficult economic environment.
EpisodeThe Origins of Some Everyday Superstitions
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The tradition of breaking the wishbone originated in ancient Rome, and was later popularized by the Brits who added their own twist to it by balancing the wishbone on their nose before making a wish and breaking it.
15:57 - 20:42 (04:44)
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The tradition of breaking the wishbone originated in ancient Rome, and was later popularized by the Brits who added their own twist to it by balancing the wishbone on their nose before making a wish and breaking it. The person with the longer piece of the bone is said to have their wish granted.
EpisodeThe Origins of Some Everyday Superstitions
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This podcast episode covers various superstitions and their origins, such as throwing salt over your left shoulder to blind the devil in Christian beliefs, and the trend of having keychains with rabbit's feet in the 80s.
20:42 - 24:15 (03:32)
Summary
This podcast episode covers various superstitions and their origins, such as throwing salt over your left shoulder to blind the devil in Christian beliefs, and the trend of having keychains with rabbit's feet in the 80s.
EpisodeThe Origins of Some Everyday Superstitions
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The rabbit's foot charm, originally believed to be lucky, has dark origins.
24:15 - 28:16 (04:00)
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The rabbit's foot charm, originally believed to be lucky, has dark origins. It started as a highly potent magic charm originating from Hoodoo, brought over to the Americas by West African slaves.
EpisodeThe Origins of Some Everyday Superstitions
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Some cultures view ladders as a symbol of good luck, while others believe that walking under one could bring bad luck.
28:16 - 34:32 (06:15)
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Some cultures view ladders as a symbol of good luck, while others believe that walking under one could bring bad luck. The superstition against walking under a ladder may have originated from a fear of real-world dangers that come with a tall ladder rather than from any supernatural beliefs.
EpisodeThe Origins of Some Everyday Superstitions
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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.
34:33 - 39:10 (04:37)
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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.
EpisodeThe Origins of Some Everyday Superstitions
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The origins of common superstitions remain mostly unknown, from knocking on wood to stepping on a crack.
39:10 - 43:06 (03:56)
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The origins of common superstitions remain mostly unknown, from knocking on wood to stepping on a crack. The Celts believed trees were enchanted places with many spirits.
EpisodeThe Origins of Some Everyday Superstitions
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In this podcast episode, the National Poison Helpline phone number was shared, along with a gratitude message for showcasing poison control centers.
43:06 - 46:50 (03:43)
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In this podcast episode, the National Poison Helpline phone number was shared, along with a gratitude message for showcasing poison control centers.