Toren, Joe, and Kevin talk about the psychology of superstition, harmful superstitions around the world, the unlucky numbers 13 and 4, sati, albino body-harvesting superstition, and more!
Music: “I’m Making Believe” by Ella Fitzgerald and The Ink Spots

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Toren, Joe, and Kevin talk about the psychology of superstition, harmful superstitions around the world, the unlucky numbers 13 and 4, sati, albino body-harvesting superstition, and more! Music: “I’m Making Believe” by Ella Fitzgerald and The Ink Spots Images

Toren, Joe, and Kevin talk about the psychology of superstition,&nbsp;harmful superstitions around the world, the unlucky numbers 13 and 4, sati, albino body-harvesting superstition, and more!
Music:&nbsp;“I’m Making Believe” by&nbsp;Ella Fitzgerald and The Ink Spots

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