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Key Vocabulary

Pigeons
Pichones
Cope
Sobrellevar
Uncertainty
Incertidumbre
Superstitions
Supersticiones
Irrational
Irracionales

The Science Behind Superstition

Learn what science says about superstition.

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The Science Behind Superstition

Learn what science says about superstition.

Intermediate
Read and listen to this story in Beelinguapp!

Do you keep a lucky penny in your wallet or avoid breaking a mirror at all costs? Superstitions are a form of magical thinking that plays an essential role in the psyche of human beings. You may be surprised to learn that 25% of Americans consider themselves superstitious.

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