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Short Stuff: Why Spilling Salt is Unlucky

Stuff You Should Know

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The Superstition of Spilled Salt and its Remedies

This chapter explores the superstition of spilled salt and its association with bad luck, highlighting the tradition of tossing it over the left shoulder. It also examines how this ritual serves as a psychological comfort against anxiety related to misfortune.

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