People have believed in superstitions for centuries. Superstitions came from many places. When people emigrated to this country, they brought their superstitions with them. Join me as I find the origins of some famous superstitions. Be sure to hit that follow button.

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Hagerty, M. (2023, January 13). The origins of some well-known superstitions, like friday the 13th. Retrieved October 9, 2026, from Houston Public Media website: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/houston-matters/2023/01/13/441269/the-origins-of-some-well-known-superstitions-like-friday-the-13th/

Mitchell, R. (2023, November 17). 10 Spine-chilling ancient superstitions and their origins. Retrieved October 9, 2026, from Ancient Origins Reconstructing the story of humanity’s past website: https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-ancient-traditions/ancient-superstitions-0019832

Wolchover, N. (2011, September 19). The surprising origins of 9 common superstitions. Retrieved October 9, 2026, from livescience.com website: https://www.livescience.com/33507-origins-of-superstitions.html