Evil eye and Pseudoscience
The scientific reason behind the rejection of evil eye as superstition, especially the belief that someone envies you, can be explained as a result of people’s submission to the effects of rumors without testing or questioning their validity. When someone is known for...
Crackling Harmal in Iraq: The domestic hallucinogens daily dose
Iraqi people in Arab areas are used to what they call “crackling harmal” which they believe it can protect the evil eye dangerous, the reason behind it’s popularity could, however, go beyond superstitions to the hallucinogenic effects of Peganum Harmala Ancient Greeks...