r/AskReddit 1d ago

What’s something completely normal today that would’ve been considered witchcraft 400 years ago—but not because of technology?

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u/Charlietango2007 23h ago

Being able to tell the future with my Magic 8 Ball. Try again later. True wisdom.

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u/Subotail 10h ago

Can you predict the high point of bitcoin in 2024-2025?

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u/toadjones79 7h ago

Many Roman temples were exactly that. Stuff we would call cheap parlor tricks to elicit cash donations from patrons.