9 Strange Superstitions From Around the World
| June 5, 2015
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Ringing of Bells
There are many cultures around the world that have superstitions about ringing bells. People believe that bells can frighten away evil spirits, which is part of the reason churches use them to call worshippers to prayer. Now, the ringing of bells is used all over the world to mark special occasions, like weddings and holidays. A special bell was even commissioned for the opening of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
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