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fromNew York Post
2 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
3 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
fromsfist.com
3 months ago

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

Texas teams tend to lose when Senator Ted Cruz attends their games, leading Houston fans to urge him to stay home due to the purported "Cruz curse."
Golden State Warriors
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

In Myanmar's Earthquake, Some See Political Omens

The recent earthquake in Myanmar raises questions about the stability of the ruling junta amid ongoing civil unrest and superstition.
Parenting
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 months ago

Man buries nephew alive in an act of witchcraft in Peruvian jungle

A boy was buried alive by his uncle due to superstition, but a local patrol intervened just in time to save him.
fromwww.nytimes.com
8 months ago

Rare Doomsday Fish' Found on California Beach by Woman Going for a Walk

A rare sighting of an oarfish at Grandview Beach highlights both scientific interest and cultural superstition about this elusive sea creature.
fromwww.npr.org
10 months ago

The possible origins of Friday the 13th and other unlucky days

Friday the 13th's superstition is a relatively modern phenomenon without solid ancient foundations, emerging primarily in the 20th century.
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