Why do humans embrace rituals? Disease and danger may be at the root of the behaviors.
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While the origins of many rituals remain murky, emerging research suggests we evolved such social practices to ward off or address common threats.
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Why rituals have been crucial for humans throughout history—and
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Why rituals have been crucial for humans throughout history—and
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Why do humans embrace rituals? Disease and danger may be at
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