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Superstitious beliefs about meteorites date back to ancient Greeks. The Greeks believed that when something fell from the sky that is was a sing of things to come. One belief was that the comets came from aliens that sent them down hundreds of years ago.

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Do superstitious beliefs about meteors have scientific basis?

You are confusing a couple of concepts. NO superstitious belief has a scientific basis. If a belief is scientifically based, there is no need to call it a superstition. If a belief is superstitious it is by definition not verifiable scientifically. However, there are superstitions that result from some real events. Total eclipses of the sun are real, and they are explainable in completely natural terms. However, people at different times in history have superstitious beliefs about what is happening during an eclipse, and superstitious beliefs that performing certain rituals or prayers during an eclipse will save the world from doom. So, a superstition is an irrational belief usually connected to some magical ritual that will ward off disaster, and some superstitions have to do with real events in the world. But the superstitions themselves are not based in or verified by the real world.


What are some examples of superstitious beliefs in heavenly bodies?

Some examples of superstitious beliefs regarding heavenly bodies include the belief that a full moon brings bad luck, seeing a shooting star grants a wish, and that solar eclipses are omens of impending doom. These beliefs have been passed down through cultural traditions and folklore.


Are all meteorites attracted to magnet?

No, not all meteorites are attracted to magnets. Some meteorites contain iron and nickel, which are magnetic and will be attracted to magnets. However, other meteorites may not contain these elements and will not be attracted to magnets.


What are some superstitious belief about planets?

Some superstitious beliefs about planets include Mercury retrograde causing communication issues and technological problems, Saturn's return bringing challenges and changes in life, and the full moon leading to erratic behavior and heightened emotions. Astrology enthusiasts often associate planetary positions with specific outcomes and events in people's lives.


Some meteorites that fell on Earth have been identified as having come from what other planet?

Mars. Some meteorites, known as Martian meteorites, have been identified as originating from Mars. These meteorites carry unique characteristics that link them to Mars, such as gas trapped within their mineral structures that matches the Martian atmosphere.

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