Привет! It's Ira and Curtis. We are teachers and decided to record a podcast for you on different topics, where we will speak two different languages: Russian and English. In today's episode, we’ve discussed various popular superstitions in our cultures, their meanings and possible reasons for their occurrence. Time code: 01:02 – number 13 01:28 – black cat 03:42 – passing something through the doorway 06:18 – knocking on wood 09:22 – lucky charm 10:30 – not empty bottle of vodka 11:45 – looking at the mirror when you need to return 14:01 – why number 13 17:26 – take out the trash in the evening 18:35 – whistling at home 21:45 – sitting before the trip For each next podcast, we will pick a specific topic and discuss it. If you have any ideas for topics that you would like to listen to - write us =)