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    The Origin of Superstition: 39 of the Best Known Superstitions
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    The Origin of Superstition: 39 of the Best Known Superstitions
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    The Origin of Superstition: 39 of the Best Known Superstitions

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    About this audiobook

    Also known as "Superstition" on the Air, The Origin of Superstition was a 1935 series of short stories that showcased many popular superstitions of modern life, explaining when, where, how, and why they originated.

    In episodes such as "Rabbit's Foot" and "Breaking a Mirror", you may hear superstitions that you observe and come to understand their origins. Included in the series are superstitions less well known today, such as "Sing Before Breakfast" and "Don't Stand Behind a Chair". So grab your rabbit's foot, and tune in for fascinating tales of superstition with these 39 episodes!

    ©2009 Radio Archives, LLC (P)2016 Dreamscape Media, LLC

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDreamscape Media Audio
    Release dateMar 1, 2016
    ISBN9781520011981
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