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

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This chapter explores the impact of cultural superstitions related to numbers on behavior and beliefs, focusing on the fear of the number 13 in the U.S. and the unlucky nature of the number four in China. The speaker shares their own insights and humorous takes on superstitions while advocating for a rational perspective.

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