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Alexis Minute l Why Do We "Knock on Wood"?
Aug 12, 2026 ·
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Alexis Minute l Why Do We "Knock on Wood"?
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Alexis Minute l Why Do We "Knock on Wood"? Why do we knock on wood after saying something we hope we haven't just jinxed? Where did this strange little superstition...
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Alexis Minute l Why Do We "Knock on Wood"?
Why do we knock on wood after saying something we hope we haven't just jinxed? Where did this strange little superstition come from—and why are we still doing it?
Alexis Knight investigates the possible origins of “knock on wood,” why the British say “touch wood,” and why even people who don't believe in superstition still find themselves reaching for the nearest table. A curious question. A quick investigation. Welcome to Alexis Minute.
Alexis Knight l Facts first. Clarity Always.
Investigating the facts behind the stories and trends shaping our world.
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Why do we knock on wood after saying something we hope we haven't just jinxed? Where did this strange little superstition come from—and why are we still doing it?
Alexis Knight investigates the possible origins of “knock on wood,” why the British say “touch wood,” and why even people who don't believe in superstition still find themselves reaching for the nearest table. A curious question. A quick investigation. Welcome to Alexis Minute.
Alexis Knight l Facts first. Clarity Always.
Investigating the facts behind the stories and trends shaping our world.
Subscribe to the Alexis Investigates Podcast
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-podcast-2026-police-interrogations-911-calls-and-true-police-stories-podcast--5693470/support.
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