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Define superstition (with example) |
Superstition is the belief in supernatural casuality - that one event causes another without any narural process linking the two events - such as astrology and certain aspects linked to religion like omens, witchcraft and prophecies, that contradict natural science. |
For example, some people say that breaking a mirror causes 7 years of bad luck. There is no natural process linking the two events which skyrockets the possibility of this being false. |
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How many paragraphs are there and what are their subjects? (In order) |
11 paragraphs 1 Introduction 2 Definition 3 Questions 4 Introducing the origins 5 triskaidekaphobia 6 origin of knocking on wood 7 superstitions based on coincidences 8 Superstitions that make sense 9 why people cling to them 10 lucky bracelet 11 finish off |
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What is the fear of no. 13 called (say it 10 times quick) |
Triskaidekaphobia (Tris - kai - deka - phobia) |
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