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Here Are The Origin Stories For The Most Common Superstitions
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We've all crossed our fingers, dodged cracks in the sidewalk, and avoided black cats like the plague because of learned behavior, but why exactly are these objects and practices so closely associated with finding good or ridding ourselves of bad luck?

Here are the origins of 10 of the most common superstitions.

About Andrew LaSane

Andrew LaSane is a Charleston-born, Brooklyn-based writer with a Masters in Media, Culture, and Communications and a deeply rooted love of pop culture. He has written about television, film, fashion, politics, science, and various other topics for several publications including Complex, Thrillist, Mental Floss, and Merry Jane.

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