Episode 103 – Superstitions Part II: Superduperstitions
It’s the second half of this special look at superstitions!
What actually IS the deal with our weird ol’ brains, and how do they make so many of us believe the darnedest things? Worries over numbers (hotel-wise and otherwise), pigeon OCD — it’s all part of being alive! Stories of the strange? Yeah, you’ll be hearing the science behind 'em. And questions? Oh you KNOW they’re gettin’ answered! All on this salt-sprinkled conclusion to the most on-brand Superduperstitious Special Report yet!
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Magical thinking: https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/psychpedia/magical-thinking
Placebo effect: https://www.healthline.com/health/placebo-effect#real-examples
Moar placebo effect: https://www.health.harvard.edu/mental-health/the-power-of-the-placebo-effect
Unlucky 13: https://www.history.com/news/whats-so-unlucky-about-the-number-13
Folklore Thursday: https://folklorethursday.com/folklife/spilled-salt-bad-luck-protection-dark-side/
Morton Salt: https://www.mortonsalt.com/article/salt-history/
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