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Favorite Superstitions Explained & Weird Science Quirks – SYSK Choice

2026-04-04 · 47 min · episode 1343 · 26 entities

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    author of The Good Luck Book: A Celebration of Global Traditions
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  • → references SYSK website
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    Link in episode "Favorite Superstitions Explained & Weird Science Quirks – SYSK Choice": https://quince.com/sysk
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    Link in episode "Favorite Superstitions Explained & Weird Science Quirks – SYSK Choice": https://npr.org/2013/04/01/175714511/why-not-apologizing-makes-you-feel-better
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    Link in episode "Favorite Superstitions Explained & Weird Science Quirks – SYSK Choice": https://torontowildlifecentre.com/wildlife-emergency-rescue-hotline/how-to-help-orphaned-baby-wild-animals/what-should-i-do-with-eggs

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  • mentioned SYSK Choice concept
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    Favorite Superstitions Explained & Weird Science Quirks – SYSK Choice
  • discusses Education concept
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  • mentioned dutch.com website
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    Link in episode "Favorite Superstitions Explained & Weird Science Quirks – SYSK Choice": https://dutch.com/
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    Link in episode "Favorite Superstitions Explained & Weird Science Quirks – SYSK Choice": https://npr.org/2013/04/01/175714511/why-not-apologizing-makes-you-feel-better
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    Link in episode "Favorite Superstitions Explained & Weird Science Quirks – SYSK Choice": https://torontowildlifecentre.com/wildlife-emergency-rescue-hotline/how-to-help-orphaned-baby-wild-animals/what-should-i-do-with-eggs
  • references SYSK website
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    Link in episode "Favorite Superstitions Explained & Weird Science Quirks – SYSK Choice": https://quince.com/sysk
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    Link in episode "Favorite Superstitions Explained & Weird Science Quirks – SYSK Choice": https://dutch.com/
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    Link in episode "Favorite Superstitions Explained & Weird Science Quirks – SYSK Choice": https://npr.org/2013/04/01/175714511/why-not-apologizing-makes-you-feel-better
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    Link in episode "Favorite Superstitions Explained & Weird Science Quirks – SYSK Choice": https://torontowildlifecentre.com/wildlife-emergency-rescue-hotline/how-to-help-orphaned-baby-wild-animals/what-should-i-do-with-eggs
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    SYSK

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Episode description as stored
Apologizing seems like the obvious thing to do when you’ve done something wrong. It’s supposed to make things right—and make you feel better. But interestingly, there’s something else that can feel even better than saying “I’m sorry”… and many people do it without even realizing why. https://www.npr.org/2013/04/01/175714511/why-not-apologizing-makes-you-feel-better Every culture has superstitions—lucky charms, rituals, taboos, and beliefs that don’t seem to make logical sense. By definition, they’re irrational. So why do they persist? Why do otherwise rational people still avoid walking under ladders, knock on wood, or carry lucky objects? Heather Alexander, author of The Good Luck Book: A Celebration of Global Traditions, Superstitions, and Folklore (https://amzn.to/3TUWIAe), explains where superstitions come from, why they endure across cultures, and what they reveal about how humans think, cope with uncertainty, and try to influence the uncontrollable. Science isn’t just about big breakthroughs—it’s also full of strange, unexpected discoveries that challenge what we think we know. Some of them sound almost unbelievable: creatures used to heal wounds, simple remedies that actually work, and small moments in history that quietly changed the course of science. Chris Balakrishnan, co-founder of Nerd Nite and author of How to Win Friends and Influence Fungi: Collected Quirks of Science, Tech, Engineering, and Math from Nerd Nite (https://amzn.to/3TXVrIK), shares some of the most fascinating and unusual insights from the world of science—many of which are far more useful than they first appear. If you come across an egg on the ground that appears to have fallen from a nest, your instinct might be to help. But should you? There are a lot of opinions—and some common advice you’ve probably heard. What bird experts actually recommend may surprise you and could change what you do in that moment. https://www.torontowildlifecentre.com/wildlife-emergency-rescue-hotline/how-to-help-orphaned-baby-wild-animals/what-should-i-do-with-eggs PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS DUTCH: If your pet is still scratching and you’ve tried everything at the pet store –it’s time to stop guessing and go prescription.Support us and use code SYSK for $40 off your membership at ⁠⁠⁠https://Dutch.com⁠⁠⁠ RULA: Thousands of people are already using Rula to get affordable, high-quality therapy that’s actually covered by insurance. Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://Rula.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠ to get started. QUINCE: Refresh your wardrobe with Quince! Go to https://Quince.com/sysk ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! SHOPIFY: See less carts go abandoned with Shopify and their Shop Pay button! Sign up for your $1 per month trail and start selling today at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://Shopify.com/sysk⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices