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How did the myth of a curse on the Chicago Cubs start?

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The Chicago Cubs were apparently afflicted by the "Curse of the billy goat," in 1945, and immediately after lost the next 12 consecutive games. After each loss, the team grew more convinced that they were cursed, and tried a bit less each time.

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