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30 spooky superstitions from around the world

The scary origins of your biggest superstitions

30 spooky superstitions from around the world
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03/10/2025 14:00 ‧ 1 day ago | StarsInsider

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Have you ever knocked on wood to ensure good luck? Do you avoid opening your umbrella inside, or cover your mouth when you yawn?

Even people who don’t think of themselves as superstitious blindly follow superstitions every day without realizing that their actions have some very spooky origins that date back hundreds of years. 

From saving souls to preventing death and banning demons, click on to find out some of the spookiest reasons why people are superstitious around the world. 

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