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490. What Do Broken-Hearted Knitters, Urinating Goalkeepers, and the C.I.A. Have in Common?

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The Role of Superstition in Society

This chapter examines the quirky superstitions shared by listeners and their cultural significance, including practices for cursing and warding off misfortune. It also discusses demographic trends showing the prevalence of superstition in the U.S. and the psychological reasons behind these beliefs.

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