Myths & mysteries
Daily newspaper horoscopes started strictly as a gimmick to sell more copies to desperate people during the Great Depression
HERE’S THE INTERESTING PART
When the economy crashes, people look to the sky. Publishers realized that vague, optimistic promises about impending wealth or romance drastically boosted daily circulation among broke, depressed readers, establishing a permanent fixture in modern journalism.
This article describes beliefs and cultural traditions, which are not necessarily scientifically established facts.
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