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  • Because it's been proven through history to actually break your mothers back. DUH!!
  • I think is came from the fact the if a small child is holding his mother's hand, and trips on a crack, it might pull mother to the ground. It also could be a metaphor for the fact the when children make mistakes (step on a crack) it causes their Mother harm (break her back). Some internet sources suggest is comes from various superstitions that warn of the dangers of cracks.

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