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fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Is Trick or Treat a Playful Question or a Metaphor for Life?

Halloween is the perfect opportunity to think about the dichotomies inherent in the human condition. While its origins are murky, it appears to have evolved from ancient Celtic celebrations centered on the change of seasons and superstitious beliefs about evil spirits and death. During the Middle Ages, the Catholic Church attempted to replace this pagan holiday with All Souls Day, dedicated to honoring saints and the dead.
Psychology
Pets
fromwww.dw.com
1 day ago

The many mysterious meanings of black cats DW 10/31/2025

Black cats became symbols of evil and Halloween due to medieval witchcraft associations, brutal cultural rituals, and later incorporation into 19th-century American Halloween traditions.
Dallas Cowboys
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Owl visit has Boys' Schottenheimer superstitious

Brian Schottenheimer links animal incidents to luck, recounting snakes biting family dogs and an owl entering his home and joking he'd even put an elephant in his garage for a win.
Los Angeles
fromLos Angeles Times
1 week ago

Commentary: Yamamoto's interpreter almost quit after 2 days. Now he's hoping his boxers can help in World Series

Yamamoto's interpreter wears lucky 'shobu pantsu' for each start, revealing superstition, close rituals, and Yamamoto's considerate behavior toward staff.
US news
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Taylor Swift 10, Purdue 0: Can the Boilermakers break the 'curse' vs. Illinois?

Purdue has lost all 10 games played within seven days after Taylor Swift released or rereleased a studio album.
fromBustle
1 month ago

Taylor Swift's "Wood" Is Somehow Even Hornier Than You'd Think

The core meaning of "Wood" is that Swift sometimes gets a little nervous about holding on to her seemingly too-good-to-be-true relationship, but her partner (and now fiancé), Travis Kelce, puts her doubts to rest. "Baby, I'll admit I've been a little superstitious. Fingers crossed until you put your hand on mine," she sings, declaring that they "make our own luck" as a couple.
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History
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

Why We've Been Tossing Spilled Salt Over Our Shoulder For Centuries - Tasting Table

Salt has been revered across cultures for preservation, purification, hospitality, and spiritual protection, giving rise to superstitions like tossing spilled salt over the shoulder.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Wishing Doesn't Make It So

Magical thinking and superstitions are common and usually harmless but become dangerous when they override critical thinking and obstruct confronting reality.
Gadgets
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

The Engines and Empires of New York City Gambling

Dream books transformed dreams into lottery numbers, highlighting the connection of superstition and gambling.
New York Knicks
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Superstitious Knicks fans take drastic measures to magically will team to beat Pacers in Eastern Conference Finals

Bartenders and fans adopt superstitious practices to boost New York Knicks' chances in playoffs.
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

In-N-Out skips this guest receipt number when you place your order

In-N-Out will not give you guest number 69 on your receipt, skipping it to avoid associations with adult themes, signaling societal sensitivities to numbers.
Dining
Golden State Warriors
fromsfist.com
6 months ago

As Warriors Face Rockets, Houston Fans Urge Ted Cruz to Not Attend Games, Because They Always Lose When He's There

The 'Cruz curse' could play a role in the Warriors-Rockets playoff matchup.
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