Why we spitAn act of blessing, contempt, or hygiene?

From the show

Why We Do That

Uncover the surprising cultural significance behind the act of spitting. What's considered a gross taboo in one culture can be a revered blessing or a form of protection in another. We explore how the meaning of this simple bodily function is shaped by history, health, and social norms. From 19th-century public health campaigns in the West to rituals in Maasai and Chinese cultures, spitting's meaning is far from universal. It reveals how an action's value is entirely constructed by its context.