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By: Dr. Joanie McConnell
The Power Of Superstitions
Superstitions are irrational beliefs based on fear
or ignorance. Although they contradict science and
defy logic, they are powerful forces that influence our
behavior.
Some superstitions deal with good luck. Make a
wish when you see a falling star or a new moon. A
four-leaf clover will bring you
good luck. If you give someone a
wallet as a present, be sure to
add a coin. In this way, the wallet
will never be empty. For a happy
marriage, a bride should wear
“something old, something new,
something borrowed and some-
thing blue.” Americans knock on
wood for good luck, but Italians
prefer to touch iron.
Other superstitions deal with
bad luck. Breaking a mirror will
bring you seven years of bad
luck. Walking under a ladder is a
“no-no.” If a black cat crosses
your path, turn around immedi-
ately and walk in the opposite
direction. To avoid bad luck, don’t
open an umbrella in the house or
put a hat on the bed.
Some superstitions involve
bad luck numbers. In the West,
thirteen is generally considered
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