Why Do Some People Believe in ‘Fortunes’ and How Are They Made?

Fortunes are like little messages that tell people what might happen in their lives. They come from places like cereal boxes, or from a person who reads your hands and tells you stories about the future. Some people believe these messages because they think it helps them feel lucky or ready for what’s coming.

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Examples

  1. A boy finds a cereal box fortune that says, 'You will be rich one day.' He starts saving money right away.
  2. A girl gets her hand read, and the person tells her she’ll fall in love soon. She smiles and thinks about her crush.
  3. A man hears his fortune on the radio: 'Good things are coming your way.' He feels hopeful.

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