Superstition

Superstition is the belief in supernatural causality—that one event causes another without any natural process linking the two events—such as astrology and certain aspects linked to religion, like omens, witchcraft and prophecies, that contradict natural science.

The word superstition is generally used to refer to the religion not practiced by the majority of a given society – such as Christianity in Western culture – regardless of whether the prevailing religion contains superstitions. It is also commonly applied to beliefs and practices surrounding luck, prophecy, and certain spiritual beings, particularly the belief that future events can be foretold by specific (apparently) unrelated prior events.

History of opposition to superstition

Opposition to superstition was first recorded in Ancient Greece, where philosophers such as Protagoras and the Epicureans exhibited agnosticism or aversion to religion and myths, and Plato – especially his Allegory of the Cave – and Aristotle both present their work as parts of a search for truth.

Stevie Wonder

Stevland Hardaway Morris (born Stevland Hardaway Judkins; May 13, 1950), known by his stage name Stevie Wonder, is an American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer, and multi-instrumentalist. A child prodigy, he became one of the most creative and loved musical performers of the late 20th century. Wonder signed with Motown's Tamla label at the age of 11 and has continued to perform and record for Motown as of the early 2010s. He has been blind since shortly after birth.

Among Wonder's works are singles such as "Superstition", "Sir Duke", "You Are the Sunshine of My Life" and "I Just Called to Say I Love You"; and albums such as Talking Book, Innervisions and Songs in the Key of Life. He has recorded more than 30 U.S. top ten hits and received 25 Grammy Awards, the most ever awarded to a male solo artist, and has sold over 100 million records worldwide, making him one of the top 60 best-selling music artists. Wonder is also noted for his work as an activist for political causes, including his 1980 campaign to make Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday a holiday in the United States. In 2009, Wonder was named a United Nations Messenger of Peace. In 2013, Billboard magazine released a list of the Billboard Hot 100 All-Time Top Artists to celebrate the US singles chart's 55th anniversary, with Wonder at number six.

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I get feeling, I'm not alone
I get feeling, it's someone I don't know
Do you ever have strange sensation
When you're standing mighty tall
To jump from seventeen floors
And crash into free fall?
But then fear, fear, fear takes control
Fear, fear, fear of the unknown
Imagine two complete strangers
Who suspect they were meant to be
Both in need of love and affection
Yet their suspicions prevent something heavenly
Fear, fear, fear takes control
Fear, fear, fear of the unknown
Aware of what will hurt you
You're prepared to remain this way
So sad yet safe with your afflictions
Afraid to start a brand new day
We all get the strangest feeling
When we're standing mighty tall
To jump from seventeen floors
And crash into free fall
But then fear, fear, fear carries all
Fear, fear, fear of the unknown
Fear, fear, fear takes its toll
Fear, fear, fear of the unknown
Aware of what will hurt you
You're prepared to remain this way
So sad yet safe with your afflictions
Afraid to start a brand new day

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American Satellite Finds Likely Landing Spot Of Europe's Schiaparelli Probe

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It appears an American satellite has found the likely spot where Europe’s Schiaparelli probe hit the surface of Mars on Wednesday, BBC News reported Friday. The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter (MRO) has identified a large dark patch in the robot's targeted landing zone consistent with a high-velocity impact. Schiaparelli is widely thought to have crashed and been destroyed....

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US Internet Repeatedly Disrupted By Cyberattacks

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LONDON (AP) — Cyberattacks on a key internet firm repeatedly disrupted the availability of popular websites across the United States Friday, including in Colorado, according to analysts and company officials. Manchester, New Hampshire-based Dyn, Inc. said its server infrastructure was being hit by a distributed denial-of-service attacks, which work by overwhelming targeted machines with junk traffic ... (credit. Thinkstock) ... ....

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Is Reckless Liberalism Forcing Americans to Reconsider Conservatism?

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Article by WN.com Correspondent Dallas DarlingIt appears Chris Wallace wasn’t the only clear winner in Wednesday night’s long national nightmare between the “nasty woman” and “puppet,” two slurs Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump used against each other during their debate ... Another driving force behind conservatism is the failure of a Democratic and Republican Coalition ... Reflections on Faith, Politics, Spirituality, History, and Peace....

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Mexico Arrests Ex-Chief of Police in City Where 43 Students Disappeared

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10 interesting Indian food superstitions

Edit The Times of India 21 Oct 2016

Superstitions are beliefs often related to the cultural milelieu of a nation ... Here are some interesting food superstitions....

Magical thinking, superstitions and technology – Chips with Everything tech podcast

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We uncover the rituals and superstitious habits that we perform on our technology and gadgets ... ....

Hunt to find first Mr and Miss Albino held in Kenya

Edit BBC News 21 Oct 2016

In Africa, albinism is associated with many negative misconceptions and superstitions ... Dayo Yusuf reports ... ....

Bill Murray crashes White House press briefing to talk Cubs baseball

Edit Entertainment Weekly 21 Oct 2016

Murray 2020? ... “Mr ... The Cubs have been plagued by several superstitions over the years, including the Curse of the Billy Goat, which Murray poked fun at by sporting an “I Ain’t Afraid of No Goat” t-shirt at a recent game, referencing both the curse and his blockbuster hit Ghostbusters ... ....

Dublin's Hellfire Club: Ancient tomb uncovered at site known for supernatural

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Anyone who's watched a horror film knows you never build a house over sacred burial ground. But, it's been confirmed that an infamous 18th-century hangout for rich, young Dublin men with a taste for dark deeds and blasphemy broke that rule big time ... The lodge was built using stone from two large tombs in the area ... According to Neil, the dig represents an opportunity to learn more about the superstition that surrounded the Hellfire Club....

How to repel werewolves or evil spirits | Garden column

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Pungent smelling silver gray Wormwood is said to ward off werewolves. By Lorraine Kiefer. From ghoulies and ghosties. And long-leggedy beasties. And things that go bump in the night,. Good Lord, deliver us!. Old traditional Scottish prayer ... There were many superstitions connected with it and it was believed to save wayfarers from fatigue, wild beasts and evil spirits! Many ancients hung it in the door as a protections from evil....

I fear the Dodgers are becoming baseball's most reliable losers

Edit The Guardian 21 Oct 2016

Dave Schilling. Yes, the NL Championship Series is not over yet, but we know how this ends. Another year, another disappointment – such is the life of a Dodger fan. Contact author. @dave_schilling. What is baseball without superstition? Rally caps, no-hitters that dare not speak their name until the seventh, and, of course, the dreaded postseason curse. For decades, the unholy trinity of baseball curses was the Cubs, Red Sox, and Indians ... ....

We are TFC: Quillan Roberts (Toronto FC)

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(Source. Toronto FC). This is the latest installment of We Are TFC. Every week, we'll sit down with one of the Reds and help you get to know them a little bit better, on and off the field. This week, Adam Krueger chats with Quillan Roberts ... ROBERTS ... ROBERTS. Quiet. What's your favourite pastime? ... Any superstitions? ... Nope. Who on the team has the strangest superstition? ... I wouldn't say a superstition but Steven Beitashour has a strange routine....

Retro Baltimore: Apple peels and mirrors: Halloween superstitions flourished in Baltimore

Edit Baltimore Sun 20 Oct 2016

It's almost Halloween, a time of skeletons hung in windows and candy doled out to trick-or-treaters. But for many years in Baltimore the holiday had a romantic significance, as well. Sure, there were mischief makers -- dousing bystanders with flour was a favorite pasttime among young boys, as was... ....

Bill Clinton visited AZ on Halloween and won; will Hillary do same?

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Superstitions abound in politics ... ....

Bill Clinton visited on Oct. 31 and won; will Hillary do same?

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Well worried: my man’s a bit deaf and I can get a bit ratty about it

Edit The Spectator 20 Oct 2016

‘Ooh, don’t you feel better after a good clear-out?’ my mother Zelma would ask, rhetorically, after leaning on me heavily to go through my wardrobe for a good cause ... Now, as so often — and as she darkly predicted I would — I find myself in total agreement with her ... ‘Eurgh — come back in, and sit down and count to ten.’ (Superstition demanded counting, if one was not to go under a lorry.) ‘I’ll get you some syrup of figs.’ ... ....

The urge to purge

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‘Ooh, don’t you feel better after a good clear-out?’ my mother Zelma would ask, rhetorically, after leaning on me heavily to go through my wardrobe for a good cause ... And you know what? So did I ... ‘Eurgh — come back in, and sit down and count to ten.’ (Superstition demanded counting, if one was not to go under a lorry.) ‘I’ll get you some syrup of figs.’ ... I don’t bother.’ ... ....

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History of opposition to superstition

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David Faulkner performs 'Superstition' - The Voice UK - Blind Auditions 2 - BBC One

Phil X & The Drills — Superstition 1965 Pre CBS Fender Stratocaster

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Stevie Wonder - Superstition live on Sesame Street

David Faulkner performs 'Superstition' - The Voice UK - Blind Auditions 2 - BBC One

Phil X & The Drills — Superstition 1965 Pre CBS Fender Stratocaster

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Superstition - Stevie Wonder with Lyrics

Superstition - Stevie Wonder (STANDARD TUNING)

Stevie Wonder ★ Superstition @ live 720p 4:3 HD

Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble - Superstition

Stevie Wonder - Superstition live on Sesame Street

David Faulkner performs 'Superstition' - The Voice UK - Blind Auditions 2 - BBC One

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