25 Common Superstitions And Their Origins

Описание: From Friday 13th to walking under ladders these are 25 common superstitions and their origins.

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It's bad luck to open an umbrella indoors
Broken mirrors lead to seven years of bad luck
When you spill salt, toss some over your left shoulder to avoid bad luck
Knock on wood to prevent dissapointment
Hang a horseshoe on your door with the open end up for good luck
A black cat crossing your path is unlucky
The number 13 is unlucky
Finding a four leaf clover is lucky
Wishing upon a shooting star
Holding your breath while passing a cemetery
Throwing coins in a fountain for luck
Wishing on dandelions
Putting hats on a bed is bad luck
Putting candles on a birthday cake
It's lucky for a bride to see a chimney sweep on her wedding day
Seeing the bride on the wedding day is bad luck
Carrying the bride over the threshold
A rabbit's foot brings good luck
Bird droppings on your head for luck
Wearing the wedding ring on the fourth finger of the left hand
Wishbones being associated with luck
Lighting three cigarettes with one match is unlucky
Placing shoes on the table
Step on a crack and break your mother's back