Superstitions are like little stories people tell themselves to feel safe. Imagine you always win when you wear your lucky socks, then you start believing the socks are magical, even though it’s just a coincidence. Over time, these small ideas grow into big beliefs that stay with us for generations.
Examples
- Wearing your lucky shirt every day so you feel like it will help you pass the test.
- Knocking on wood after saying something bad happens to keep it from actually happening.
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