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Apr 2021
36 m

Knocking on Wood

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Some use a table. Others, a doorframe. There are even those who jokingly use their head. Whatever wooden object is closest, you better knock on it for luck before you speak, or else you may just experience something bad… or jinx something good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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