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Why are some people superstitious? Is there any fact behind these belief?
And is there any superstitious scientist in the world?
And is there any superstitious scientist in the world?
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Sub-Zer0 said:Because things happen in their life, and they attribute them to irrelevant things, it's experieance conditioning.
The unlucky thirteen may have biblical origins. Since 13 was considered a lucky number by the Egyptians, the Hebrew started to consider it unlucky. They have even considered the Levites not to form a tribe in order to reduce the count to 12.Ivan Seeking said:Don't most superstitions have biblical or mythical origins; say for example unlucky thirteen? What about black cats, mirrors, ladders, horse shoes [lucky of course]... Also, if anyone knowns, how did a bird in the house come to serve as an omen for a death in the family?
Ivan Seeking said:I think it was Integral who told me that the superstition that poseys would protect a person from the plague, which I think was really based on the smell keeping the bad odors away, may have been true in that poseys have a natural insect repellant which could have kept the fleas away.
Pengwuino said:Don't a small # of superstitions actually come from real world problems from the past? I vaguely remember something about it being unlucky to smoke at this certain place... but it was because in the past, there was some sort of flammable gas associated with that place that blew up. Guess its more of a safety precaution that didn't run out with new technology then a superstition.
Janus said:I do know of a superstition that says that is unlucky to light three cigarettes with a single match. This one susposedly originated during wartime. The idea being that keeping a match lit long enough to light three cigarettes would give a sniper enough time to get you in his sights at night.
Because if you step on one you can slip. That's why people that own sailboats wear Sperry Topsiders.champ2823 said:I love to fish and it is extremely bad luck to bring bananas onboard a fishing boat. I have no idea why that is, but I won't ever bring bananas on board. Probably because all the other fisherman would get pissed at me if I did.
Yeah that makes complete sense...Anyway, my buddy showed me this that he found concerning them...Evo said:Because if you step on one you can slip. That's why people that own sailboats wear Sperry Topsiders.
There are a few reasons why people believe in superstitions. One is that it provides a sense of control or comfort in uncertain situations. Superstitions can also be passed down through cultural or family traditions.
There is currently no scientific evidence to support the existence of superstitions. However, research suggests that they may be a result of our brains making connections between unrelated events, or a way for us to cope with the unknown.
Superstitions themselves are generally harmless, but they can lead to harmful behaviors if they cause people to ignore common sense or take unnecessary risks. For example, believing that a lucky charm will protect you from harm may lead you to engage in dangerous activities.
Yes, it is possible to stop being superstitious. It typically requires challenging and questioning your beliefs, as well as finding alternative ways to cope with uncertainty or anxiety.
Some people believe that superstitions can have psychological benefits, such as providing a sense of control or reducing anxiety. However, there is no scientific evidence to support this and relying on superstitions can also have negative consequences.