In 1948, an extraordinary discovery was made about the intelligence of pigeons – they had superstitions! These seemingly simple birds were shown to have a remarkable ability to associate a particular behavior with the outcome of a specific event. When a group of pigeons were placed in a controlled environment, researchers observed that their behavior changed based on the outcomes of certain actions. Over time, they began to develop certain rituals and habits that they believed would allow them to control the outcomes of their environment.
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