Friday the 13th: Why Are We So Superstitious?

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Black cats, knocking on wood and crossing your fingers are common superstitions. Today is Friday the 13th and we take a deep dive into these beliefs. Steve Joordens, Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto Scarborough, joins the show to share a bit of history behind this lore and why so many humans are superstitious.

13 Mar 1PM English Canada News Commentary

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