Everyone has common superstitions or little rituals they do to feel safe or to take back a sense of control. Superstitions are the general belief in supernatural forces; these stem from a desire to influence unpredictable factors.
While many superstitions stem from an individual’s own experience and beliefs, superstitions also find deep roots in culture and tradition.
For example, psychologists have actually found that during periods of deep uncertainty, people turn towards superstitions to reduce stress and anxiety.
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