Where do superstitions come from? - Stuart Vyse

Are you afraid of black cats? Would you open an umbrella indoors? How do you feel about the number 13? Whether or not you believe in them, you’re probably familiar with a few of these superstitions. But where did they come from? Stuart Vyse shares the weird and specific origins of some of our favorite superstitions.

Lesson by Stuart Vyse, directed by TED-Ed.

[ehwored]

wow this was animated really beautifully

[bebebbyboi]

3:54 i like how the younger version of the guy still had a beard

[matthewanderson]

“ Most smokers don’t have to worry about snipers “


What do you mean most

[soufian]

I really like the animation in this one

[likhithchandragiri]

I died laughing when the third smoker was slapped

[Peanutzz_]

“...why people avoid stepping on sidewalk cracks”

Me as a child: IT’S THE LAW!!

[purplelobster]

I love how that dude flicked his cigarette and slapped him 😂

[AtharvaRedij]

My mother also follows a superstion she says "Do not cut your nails at night". I think this superstion originated because in old days people didn't had nail cutter and they used to cut nails with something like sharp blade and at night when it was dark there might be a small chance of injuring themselves. That's my conclusion

[paulsoriano]

3:12
*actor dies*
backdrop handlers:
*"aight ima head out"*

[durpddurke]

Knocking on wood feels good. The sound is so

[rishabhpurohit]

The creativity in animation was next level in this video 💯

[gardener_jojo]

3:39 flicking cigarette and slapping dude face is just so hilarious

[Ciphonn]

I lost it when he flicked the cigarette and slapped him...

[ZHBG-llfy]

Ever notice how "superstitious" has 13 letters?

[danishasifrana]

This might just be the best animated video ever. I loved the minimalism as well as how the story grew. It's so beautifully synced.

[bingsu]

My cat is a black cat and he is really nice

He actually gives me good luck

[JeromeGonzales]

TED-Ed's animation and art style is always so good. They never fail to give us quality and new information. Huge respect to the whole team 💯

[sarahwinner]

I'm not superstitious, I'm only a little stitious

[brucegao]

why  lighting three cigaretes is dangerous 

1. First person: sniper notices something 
2. Second person: sniper aims and adjusts his scope
3. Third person: he fires

[ATKDesignWork]

Best animation you guys have made in a while :)