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Superstition (n.)
1. a belief or notion, not based on reason or knowledge, in or of the ominous significance of a particular thing, circumstance, occurrence, proceeding, or the like.
2. a system or collection of such beliefs.
3. a custom or act based on such a belief.
4. irrational fear of what is unknown or mysterious, especially in connection with religion.
5. any blindly accepted belief or notion.
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Do superstitions only happen to superstitious people?
No, when there are no superstitions with scientific proof how is it possible for superstitious people.
What superstitious beliefs don't have a scientific basis?
All of them, that is why they are superstitions.
What are the superstitious explanation of typhoon?
There are no superstitions that adequately explain a typhoon
Are superstitious beliefs Science or not?
No. Superstitions are not scientific in any way whatsoever.
Is the superstitious belief in India are of scientific importance?
Yes because scientists study superstitions to the extreme! Okay, not really! But they do study that. Superstitions have been going on for years.
Hindi essay on scientific age and superstitious beliefs?
superstitions are increased due to ignorance and illiteracy
If one is superstitious over which should one throw salt?
Traditionally and according to superstitions and folklore, the left shoulder.
What are some examples of superstitious beliefs in Philippines about comets and asteroids?
Many cultures have superstitious beliefs about comets and asteroids. The Philippines do not seem to share superstitions of comets and asteroids.
What psychology exists in a superstitious person?
Superstitious people are said to just simply have a form of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder upon which the person has to perform certain tasks to lay their mind at rest of the superstitions they have.
What are Filipino superstitious beliefs with scientific explanation?
People living in the Philippines are very superstitious but are not oblivious to scientific explanations. Many believe in superstitions but will work around them based on the scientific knowledge that is available.
Why do the Chinese hate the number four?
Chinese are quite superstitious in this sense. They are not the only people who are superstitious, but they do tend to assign a great value to certain numbers. (Other peoples would have other superstitions.)
What will happen if people don't believe in superstitions?
If people weren't superstitious then they would likely make more rational decisions.
