As early as the 13th century, the Catholic Church linked cats to Satan. Cats' association with witches and evil dates at least as far back as the 13th century.
You know to avoid black cats and breaking mirrors, but did you know not to cut your nails at night? Learn how to keep luck on your side around the world, as we explore 13 lesser known superstitions in this episode of History Countdown.
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