The Science of Superstition
From Spooky Science Sisters by Evergreen Podcasts | Killer Podcasts
April 17, 2026 · 38 min · Episode 103
About this episode
This episode explores the origins of superstitions and the science behind their impact on luck.
Almost everyone has at least one superstition they adhere too, and science says that might be for good reason! In this episode, we talk about the origins of two popular superstitions (including one that dates back to over 5000 years ago!), and then jump into the science behind how people use superstition to make (or break) their own luck. ** WE WROTE A BOOK! And you can buy it here: https://geni.us/spookyscience ** Want to listen without the ads? Check out our Patreon, where you can get ad-free episodes & more! https://www.patreon.com/spookyscipod ** Links to our social media & more: Linktree: https://linktr.ee/spookyscipod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@spookyscience Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spookyscipod Threads: https://www.threads.net/@spookyscipod Substack: https://substack.com/@spookysciencesisters YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@spookysciencesisters Discord Server: https://discord.gg/vf7pC7GkbH Amazon Storefront…
Topics covered
- superstition
- science
- luck
- origins
- psychology
Keywords
- superstition
- science
- luck
- psychology
- origins
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