The eerie belief behind saying "bless you" after a sneeze

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Superstitious speech The eerie belief behind saying "bless you" after a sneeze 5 min. We use phrases like "bless you" or "break a leg" every day, but have you ever stopped to wonder where they actually came from? Many of our favorite figures of speech are rooted in the old superstitions of our ancestors: fears, beliefs, and traditions that haven't quite faded away. Let’s uncover the fascinating, sometimes eerie, backstories behind 10 idioms we use all the time. Read full article

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