The Why Files: Operation Podcast

50: Why Superstitions Are Good For You

What do Ponce De Leon, Alexander The Great and Jason Giambi all have in common?   
Superstitions.  
What are superstitions? Why do we believe them?  
Although there are a lot of weird superstitions out there, there may be psychological benefits to believing them.  
Let's find out why.
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The Why Files covers mysteries, myths and legends. We tell stories and seek the truth in a fun and lighthearted way. Our content is heavily researched; we don't release an episode unless we're sure we can bring something new to a topic.