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#76 Jonathan Pageau - Deconstructing the Fall of Adam and Eve

Within Reason

CHAPTER

Exploring the Origins and Superstitions of Saying 'Bless You'

The chapter unravels the historical origins of saying 'bless you' after a sneeze, delving into its connections with past events like the plague and the intertwining of various accidental noises with human experiences. It also questions the persistence of superstitions over time and dissects the comparison between sneezing and the sexual act, emphasizing the lost spiritual connection in modern interpretations.

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