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believe these cause infidelity, death and separation so they don't give them to their significant others
Dez

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They believe the women will be hairy and stubborn.
dez

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BRAZIL: Leaving your wallet or purse on the ground 

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BRAZIL: Leaving your wallet or purse on the ground 

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they fear this will bring bad financial luck to them

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For fear of hurting themselves in low light
Dez

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In Spain, it is believed to be bad luck to enter a room with your left foot

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In Portugal, it is bad luck to walk backwards because it teaches the devil your path

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In Russia, they say carrying an empty bucket or even seeing someone carrying an empty bucket is a bad omen. This probably stemmed from the fact that Tsar Alexander II was assassinated by a man with an empty bucket

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In China, the number four is considered incredibly unlucky because it sounds very close to the word for "death." Some buildings even refuse to have a fourth floor (

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People in Spain believe that Tuesday the 13th and not Friday the 13th is an unlucky day. Tuesday, which is "Martes" in Spanish, is derived from mars, which in the Middle Ages was called "little evil"

Rachael

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* Sunshine, raining and thunder at the same time: The Devil is beating hi wife.

Nekisha M Ottley

African Superstition

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* If your ear is ringing  someone is talking about you.

Nekisha M Ottley

Canadian superstition

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* A woman cant get pregnant if she has sex standing straight  up.

Nekisha M Ottley

Trinidadian Superstition

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when you get a sty on your eye means you gave someone something and took it back "indian giving" Trinidadian supertition- kerron

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when your menstruating dont go near plants or they will surely die
Trinidadian superstition- kerron

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Brooke: In Scotland young women were asked to name hazelnuts after their husbands and throw them on the fire. The burning nut resembled a love that never ends. :

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when your palm is itching that means you will be getting money from an unexpected source.
Trinidadian superstition- kerron

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* When You open an Umbrella inside a house it will give you bad luck.

Nekisha M Ottley

Canadian Superstition

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Brooke: In Scotland, bobbing for apples is considered a sacred superstitions and tradition on Halloween which dates back to the Druid and Celtic Era when apples were considered sacred fruit.

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Brooke: In Scotland if you see a pig on the way to your wedding, its bad luck. I guess Because pigs are considered messy?

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Have you ever wondered why bells are always associated with weddings and special occasions? As it turns out, the association stems from the widely held belief that bells frighten evil spirits away. This belief originated during Queen Elizabeth’s reign for two reasons; to ask for prayers for the departed soul and to drive away the evil spirits who stood at the foot of the bed.

Christina

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Asia unlucky to cut your nails after dark

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Asia unlucky to cut your nails after dark

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for the superstition range from the practicalities of wielding sharp things near your hand at night, to concern that separating a nail in the darkness could attract spirits.

21. IN SOME MIDDLE EASTERN COUNTRIES  Holly

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Brooke: Finding a comb on the ground in Ireland is bad luck dont pick it up, it could belong to a banshee D:

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May have originated from ancient times when metals were believed to offer protection from evil and harmful spirits. When cultures began using coins as currency, those who had more were obviously considered wealthy. Thus, money translated into good fortune, leading to the superstition.

-Steph

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Dates as far back as the story of Adam and Eve, it is believed when Eve was cast out of the Garden of Eden, she took a four leaf clover to remind herself of the lushness of paradise.

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Brooke: In Ireland the only way to cure a chest infection is with donkey hair. It is believed that Jesus rode upon a donkey and therefore it is a sacred animal.

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Originated as a myth during WWII. British pilots were rumored to be eating enormous amounts of carrots to see from high altitudes in the dark. It was widely spread to throw the public off from the fact that radar was invented and being used against the enemy.

-Steph

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Pennsylvania German superstition says that if your first visitor on New Year’s Day is a woman, you'll have bad luck all year long. If your visitor is a man, though, you'll have good luck. It was also considered bad luck to take a bath or change your clothing between Christmas and the New Year (and if you change your underwear between the holidays, "you will be full of boils").

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You’re invited to someone’s birthday! How nice! But many Chinese people are invited and you fear you’ll be playing the 老外 lǎowài foreigner playing the role of the bull in the china shop.
Kanza

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Something Old, Something New

This is one of the oldest superstitions in the book. Primarily heard at wedding ceremonies, this rhyme is said to bring good fortune upon those getting married.

Sheena

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Pennsylvania German superstition says that if your first visitor on New Year’s Day is a woman, you'll have bad luck all year long. If your visitor is a man, though, you'll have good luck. It was also considered bad luck to take a bath or change your clothing between Christmas and the New Year (and if you change your underwear between the holidays, "you will be full of boils"). holly

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The “wealth corner.” According to the Chinese practice of feng shui, the southeast corner of your home is considered your “wealth area.” Decorating your wealth area with trinkets that symbolize money accumulation, like wealth vases and Chinese coins, or stashing some money there, can help you maximize its impact on your financial life.  - Emma

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What's 40 minus 1?In Afghanistan culture, the number 39 is associated with prostitution and anything containing this number in public is painfully awkward. It is generally avoided whenever possible.

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What's 40 minus 1?In Afghanistan culture, the number 39 is associated with prostitution and anything containing this number in public is painfully awkward. It is generally avoided whenever possible.

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Sheena

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Never light three cigarettes with the same match

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Never light three cigarettes with the same match

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Originated in military circles and dates back to WWI. If they used the same match to light three cigarettes, snipers would notice the match burning after the first one having enough time to load a gun, aim, and fire.

-Steph

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In Italy, it’s considered bad luck to lay bread upside down, either on a table or in a basket. Although there are several explanations, the most popular is that the bread represents the body of Christ, and as such needs to be treated with respect.
Holly

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* When you dream about fish, means someone is pregnant.

Nekisha M Ottley

African Superstition

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Dont use other peoples brooms in ur home or u will bring there problems and issues into your own
Trinidadian superstition - kerron

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In South Korea, people believe that running a fan in a closed room while sleeping will kill you. But while the superstition became an Internet sensation, in South Korea, it’s no laughing matter

Christina

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According to an old Canadian belief, you shouldn’t pick blackberries after October 11. This superstition is common in Alberta where people consider it bringing bad luck, because these late fruits belong to the devil. - Emma

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3 people in a photograph the one in the middle of the picture will die first

Geoff

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Vertical Chopsticks

Never place your chopsticks vertically into a bowl of rice when visiting Japan. This formation is eerily similar to the formation of incense burning at a Japanese funeral, and is therefore seen as a symbol of misfortune.

Sheena

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In Japan, if a hearst passes you by, or you walk by a graveyard, you must tuck your thumbs in to protect your parents. This is because the Japanese word for thumb literally translates as "parent-finger" and so by hiding it you are protecting your parents from death.

Christina

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Picking up a penny you find on the street is believed to be a harbinger of good luck. Those who find small coins and pick them up will have good luck all day long, Canadians say. - Emma

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In the United States, homes used to be constructed with slanted windows for the express purpose of preventing witches from flying through. Apparently, witches can levitate on cleaning supplies and resurrect the dead, but a 45 degree angle is a no fly zone. Wit

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However, this superstition originated back in the late 19th and early 20th century unfortunately when racism was prevalent in society. The original unkind verse is believed to be either " Step on a crack and your mother's baby will be black" or "Step on a crack and your mother will turn black." Due to the fact that inter-race marriages were frowned upon by some, it was also common then to say that stepping on the pavement lines would marry a black person and have a black baby.

In the mid 20th century, it was common to tell children that if they stepped on any cracks they would be eaten for lunch by bears.

Another belief surrounding this  is the number of cracks stepped on indicates the number of  bones your mother would break. There is also a belief that cracks lead to the underworld. Thus stepping on them the evil demons would be released bringing bad luck.

By. Brian

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On New Year's Eve in Spain, not everyone kisses as the clock strikes twelve. The superstitious eat twelve grapes at midnight for 12 months of good luck.

Christina

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Well-Hung MedallionsYes, those are exactly what you think they are. It is considered good luck in Thailand to wear a palad khik -- translated to "honorable surrogate penis" -- in order to bring good fortune in gambling while also making you irresistible to the ladies. Think of it like a lucky rabbit's foot, just different.

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Well-Hung MedallionsYes, those are exactly what you think they are. It is considered good luck in Thailand to wear a palad khik -- translated to "honorable surrogate penis" -- in order to bring good fortune in gambling while also making you irresistible to the ladies. Think of it like a lucky rabbit's foot, just different.

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Sheena

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do not let your children sweep the floor , it will bring unwanted guests... Sherry

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t if a woman were to iron her husband’s underpants while wearing a belt, he would consequently suffer severe kidney  Sherry

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Bad luck to walk backwards this will show the devil the way. The devil will follow you and cause you grief

Geoff

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In the Netherlands, singing at the dinning table means singing to the devil for your supper : it brings bad luck !

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Brooke: If you get your shirt wet while doing dishes in Ireland, you will marry a drunk. I could`t find a reason behind this one but i think it may have something to do with being klutzy or unaware of what your doing, like maybe dating a drunk.

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NEVER MIX WINE AND WATERMELON IN ARGENTINA.

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NEVER MIX WINE AND WATERMELON IN ARGENTINA.

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This old wives’ tale says that combining them will cause certain death (or sometimes just an upset stomach).
By. Brian

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Killing a spider will make it rain the next day - Emma

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HAIR (INDIA)It is also a bad omen to wash your hair on Thursdays and Saturdays, as those are the days of Saturn, which is revered by Hindus.

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HAIR (INDIA)It is also a bad omen to wash your hair on Thursdays and Saturdays, as those are the days of Saturn, which is revered by Hindus.

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Sheena

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Korea’s drinking etiquette rules are complex, and like many older traditions, practiced to varying degrees by younger folks. Most of the rules revolve around paying elders their due respect. For example, if an elderly person offers you a drink, it is respectful to stand up (or at least rise to a kneeling position) and take the glass with both hands. Traditionally you should turn away from them when you consume the drink, though again, this is increasingly infrequent. In general, you should not pour your own drink – a custom common in many countries, Eastern and Western – and when refilling someone else’s glass make sure they have completely finished the previous round.

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A battle's winner depends on whether chickens will eat cake.

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A battle's winner depends on whether chickens will eat cake.

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by theepan

Back to the Romans for this one, and actually a fairly famous superstition at that. We know about it because of an anecdote from the naval Battle of Drepana in 249 BC, between the Romans and their enemies the Carthaginians. It involves a recalcitrant chicken, an unhappy general, and a very bad joke.

Roman battleships kept sacred chickens on board to check whether they'd win battles or not. If the chickens pecked at the cake they were offered, the Romans would win the day; if not, they'd lose. The general in charge, Claudius Pulcher, was reportedly infuriated when the chicken wouldn't eat, and threw it overboard, saying that if it didn't eat, "it could drink instead". They lost the battle.

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Avoid wearing the colour red during a lightning storm . Anything red attracts the lightning

Geoff

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Dropping an umbrella on the floor means that there will be a murder in the house. - Emma

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Brooke: An Irish myth is that you should never hand someone a knife and put it on a table for them to pick up... #KnifeSaftey

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If you look at the amount of numbers there are it will either bring u  bad luck or good luck. Depending how far you have looked.
-Kanza

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TALKING AT THE SAME TIME (GREECE)

Greeks have a superstition that if one person talks at the same time as another, the members of the conversation must touch something red.

Sheena

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Do not change your slippers on your weddding night or you will change men

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In Germany, it is bad luck to cheers with water because it is said you are literally wishing death to everyone you are drinking with

Christina

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Russians believe that bird poop brings wealth and prosperity therefore the more poop you have on your car the better off you will be.
Holly

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If you want to avoid misfortune in Norway, you should set a plate of Christmas porridge outside the door, to sweeten the old, small barn trolls.

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In Denmark, people save their broken dishes throughout the year in anticipation of throwing them on New Year’s Eve. Danes chuck the broken plates at their friends' and family’s houses as a way to wish the recipient good luck in the year to come. Some Danish (and also German) children opt to leave a pile of broken dishes on the doorsteps of their friends and neighbors, in a less aggressive manner of wishing prosperity.

-Jonathan

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Touch a man condemned to death and you'll have good luck.

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Touch a man condemned to death and you'll have good luck.

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by theepan

n Elizabethan superstition, this one may have just been about trying to use the phenomenal amount of people hanged or drowned for various offences. Elizabeth might look pretty staid and calm in her pictures, but do something wrong in her reign and you ended up having a pretty bloody death.

The superstition went that good luck would ensue if you managed to break through the melee that often surrounded public hangings and actually touch the body of the condemned person. (If they didn't kick you first, which frankly I think is fair enough.)

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IT'S BAD LUCK TO SHAKE YOUR LEGS IN SOUTH KOREA.

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IT'S BAD LUCK TO SHAKE YOUR LEGS IN SOUTH KOREA.

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In South Korea, people are told not to shake their legs, otherwise their wealth and good luck will fall out.
By. Brian

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Tuck your thumbs in if a hearst passes you or you pass a graveyard to protect your parents from dieing ..Sherry

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The ashes of a redhead will guarantee you a good harvest.

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The ashes of a redhead will guarantee you a good harvest.

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by theepan

Got a ginger friend? Be prepared to leap into the crematorium at their death; their ashes are going to give your fields a mighty boost. Although they'll also have been offered as human sacrifices to Osiris first, so they may not be that keen.

Redheads didn't have too much of a good rap in ancient Egypt, where this superstition came from — at least according to the Malleus Malleficarum, a medieval book about witches. So maybe take it with a grain of salt. The general idea? Redheads, once they'd been sacrificed, would be burned and then spread over fields, and their ashes would guarantee a very good harvest.

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Brooke: never ask a man going fishing where he is going, bad luck- Irish myth. A reason behind this could be the fact that fishermen live dangerous lives at sea and they are extremely superstitious people.

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...they say our destiny won't be successful.
-Kanza

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Men do not eat lettuce if you want to have a baby
Sherry E.

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In some parts of Turkey, it is believed that if you are chewing gum at night, it's actually rotting dead flesh. So you might want to think twice about popping a piece of Dubble Bubble

Christina

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Make a wish on a shooting star and it'll come true. - Emma

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SCISSORS (EGYPT)

Handling scissors when you aren't cutting anything is a symbol for bad luck, as is leaving a pair of scissors open.

Sheena

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. If you see an epileptic, spit on yourself to prevent "catching" what they have.

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. If you see an epileptic, spit on yourself to prevent "catching" what they have.

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by theepan

Another Roman superstition for our books, this one from the writer Theophrastus I've mentioned before. He recorded a lot of superstitions, but mostly as a way of making fun of the people who did them so rigorously — because, it seemed to him, worrying so much about omens didn't leave you a lot of time to, you know, do anything.

In ancient Rome, epileptics and people with mental illness weren't treated particularly well — and if you saw one, your immediate superstitious response was to spit on yourself, to prevent the "contagion" spreading to you. How this was supposed to work remains unclear.

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Men do not eat lettuce if  you want to have a baby 19th century England

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Men do not eat lettuce if  you want to have a baby 19th century England

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CURSED NUMBER (CHINA)

In China the number 4 brings bad luck, as the word for 'four' in Chinese sounds similar to the word for 'death

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-Fear of the "evil eye" is a superstition found in many cultures.
-Kanza

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Bad luck to put bottles of any kind on the ground

Geoffrey

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Throw a coin in a fountain and make a wish, it'll come true. - Emma

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If you go to Japan and visit the Sensoji Temple, you'll find a large incense burner outside the front door. People feel that walking through the smoke produced outside of this ancient Buddhist temple will improve their health and overall wellness.

-Jonathan

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DOG POO (FRANCE)Stepping on dog poo in France brings good luck, but only with your left foot. If you stepped on it with your right foot, your day will go badly.

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DOG POO (FRANCE)Stepping on dog poo in France brings good luck, but only with your left foot. If you stepped on it with your right foot, your day will go badly.

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Sheena

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Brooke: Another Irish superstition is if you see 3 magpies you have bad luck, if you see 2 on the right hand side its good luck... What is with the Irish and magpies?

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If you find a four leaf clover, you will have good luck

-Jonathan

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 You can predict the future from the entrails of animals.

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 You can predict the future from the entrails of animals.

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by theepan

This particularly joyous practice was distinctly non-vegetarian, but it also wasn't confined to the Romans or Greeks, though they put their own special spin on it. Finding details about the future in natural phenomena was a pretty standard part of many ancient civilizations, as was throwing bones or sticks to "read" what they said.

The Romans in particular did it grandly, though. They had state-sponsored entrail readers, called augurs (hence where we get the phrase "it augurs well" when signs are good). They divined the gods' opinion about big plans from all kinds of things, from the weather to the movement of bird flocks, but on big occasions, they'd consult a "haruspex," a person trained to inspect the entrails of sacrificed animals. A haruspex warned Caesar about the Ides Of March; you ignored these people at your peril.

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When you're visiting Czechia—the world's number one per capita beer-consuming country—do not pour a beer into a glass that has beer of a different kind in it; bad luck will surely follow.

By. Brian

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In Germany, it is strongly forbidden to say “cheers,” or “Prost,” with water. Even for a joke. Because it is said you are literally wishing death to all your drinking buddies.

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Cutting instruments created a gap in whatever they cut which allowed evil spirits to enter through the gap if it was used at night

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Dutch superstition say that whatever you do on New Year’s Day is what you will be doing rest of the year (beware of hangovers).

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Tuesday the 13th is bad luck

Geoffrey

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Brooke: An Ireland, if you open your door and a magpie bird looks at you, your gonna die!  The Belief is that the bird carries a drop of the devils blood under their tongue.

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Muhammed believed in black magic and curses.
-Kanza

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Brazilians believe that placing your wallet or purse on the ground brings bad luck.
Holly

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it is bad luck to say good luck to an actor before a play by:theepan

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If you dream about poop,  you should gamble.
-Emma