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The Strange Origins of Popular Superstitions

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The Black Cat

During the spanish inquisition, the catholic church associated black cats with witchcraft. The seventeenth of august every single year is black cat appreciation day. In scotland, if a black cat crosses your doorstep, you have received an omen of good fortune,. If you see a black cat at a wedding, means your ing to have healthy kids. Black cats are symbols of fertility in a great many cultures.

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