How to get lucky: scientific proof that you make your own breaks

Article Abstract:

Worshiping tree gods and other superstitions that are recognized as the power of luck and are passed on from generation to generation are discussed. A scientific approach on this power of luck is presented.

Author: Wiseman, Richard
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 2004
Evaluation, Religion, Religious beliefs, Superstition

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New proof prayer works

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The results of a survey conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics indicate that more than 40 percent of the 5600 respondents believed that their prayers for good health is answered.

Author: Szegedy-Maszak, Marianne.
Publisher: Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 2005
Surveys, Prayer, Prayers

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Germ-proof your house

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Microbiologist Charles Gerba's research reveals that disinfecting key surfaces and washing hands keeps flu and colds at bay.

Publisher: Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 2006
Science & research, Health aspects, Research, Usage, Prevention, Influenza, Disinfection and disinfectants, Disinfection, Common cold, Hand washing, Handwashing, Cold

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