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When we can’t explain something, we make it up! That’s what superstitions are about: things made up by popular culture, word of mouth, and a lot of imagination. Now, you’re about to find out whether you swear by these beliefs or live in a completely different reality.

Whether you believe in every superstition you were told about or are just curious about the strange and quirky stuff, be honest with yourself and see how many of them you’ve been following all this time! Let’s start! 🐈‍⬛🙀

#1

“Beginner's Luck Exists”

Hands holding a fan of playing cards, discussing superstitions like "beginner's luck".

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zububonsai
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9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My dad taught me the basic ropes of a three /four player card game called "Skat" -pretty popular in the G.D.R. - one day when I was around 12/13. Then we played with him behind me giving some strategic advice. Then my first "all alone" game, I won. I told him I had all 4"Unter"(Boys) of each colour + almost a complete colour straight down from "A*s/Daus" (Ace) to "7"(lowest card) + the rest were Aces from the other colours. He blanched and told me "Oh. This is soooo rare that some players NEVER get dealt that combination that I wanted to explain it to you later, in the finer prints. You could have played even a so called "Grand Hand ouvert" , won it 100%, had earned 264points and would have won each Skat competition."

zububonsai
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9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the next restaurant/pub he even pointed out the memorial wall: each time a skat player has an exceptional good "Blatt" (combination of cards at the beginning of the game) and won with it, it was posted with name and date there. Mine was better 🫣😊.

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XenoMurph
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9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Beginner's luck" is simply us relying on our subconscious/instinct in an unfamiliar situation, once you become familiar with the suituation your "thinking brain" takes more charge, often without much success, then when you become really good, your body/instinct/subconscious takes over again, this time with more ability.

Floeckchen
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9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Button-mashing in beat'em'up games sometimes is more effective than trying to play the game normally but not beeing proficiant yet.

MushroomHead22
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9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

it depends on the game. jesus. you people clearly do not know how to play tic-tac-toe

Nice Beast Ludo
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9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now that casinos use facial recognition, you are guaranteed to win the first time you go into the casino and probably never again. This is the only explanation I have that 3 people walk into an MGM Grand casino for the first time, and each of us won $90-150 within 5 minutes of each other and 30 minutes in. We kept the money and have not been back but it seems a good way to get people addicted to gambling. Could have been a coincidence but I don't trust it.

Michael Largey
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9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Luck exists at all levels of experience. It's just seems to happen more at the beginner's level because later on you get to falsely attribute some lucky successes to skill.

Mike F
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9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In the "beginning" you tend to not overthink and just do.

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    #2

    “Umbrellas Can’t Be Opened Indoors”

    Colorful umbrella open indoors, related to superstitions about bad luck.

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    Armac
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They obviously CAN the question is SHOULD they?

    zububonsai
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, I let mine dry opened in the bath tub. Honestly, how does the non-openers get them dry without the umbrellas getting mouldy?

    Sillywaster Stayalone
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Umbrellas are hazardous, the metal protrusions at the vertices can poke your eyes. Also umbrellas were costly in the past, then why take chances by using them when not needed. Thus the superstition was likely a deterrent against kids playing with umbrella, which by all means is a great toy.

    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The superstition is that you shouldn't open the umbrella before you leave the house. Which is reasonable - the weather is outside. It doesn't mean that you have to close it on return before it's dry.

    Zaach
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That superstition was started in London as soon as umbrellas were invented - the effing umbrellas knocked over everything and dripped all over the floor

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I shouldn't open an umbrella inside if I hope to get out my door.

    Holly Fraser
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    it's not bad luck it's common sense, it's more likely to knock stuff over

    Rachel Reynolds
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    can and should are two different things

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    #3

    “To Avoid A Bad Thing You Just Mentioned Happening, You Have To Knock On Wood Three Times”

    Hand knocking on wood, illustrating superstitions like "knock on wood" in a text screenshot highlighting common beliefs.

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    Gavin Johnson
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ‘Touching the cross’, to touch wood is to bring yourself closer to Jesus. So, you guessed it, it’s balderdash.

    Apatheist Account2
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never understood that. The cross didn't do him much good.

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    CA Hyde
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never heard 3 times, but yes knock on wood! Always!

    Nikki Gross
    Community Member
    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We ALL know that it's not real, but it's a fun little habit that we picked up from our Mom. Mom was from the Silent Generation 1933 and Grandpa (Her Dad) was part of the Lost Generation 1890, plus growing up extremely poor in the country, equals a TON of superstitions got passed down from her parents. Everyone needs to remember, that back then they had their own sets of beliefs and habits that was passed down to them by the previous generations. Opening Umbrellas in the house (bad luck), breaking mirrors (7 years of bad luck), walking under ladders, (that's just common sense) A black cat crossing in front of you (a sign of the devil) which is also where the superstition about black cats being evil came from. Throwing a pinch of salt over your shoulder (when you don't believe what someone is telling you or to protect against the devil). Knock on wood 3xs for luck, stepping on cracks will break your Mother's back (that was a childhood thing).etc.

    Nikki Gross
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not sure about other parts of the Country and what was passed onto them. But if you live in the South, older generations took that as gospel. That's what THEY were taught by their Parents and Grandparents, so of course it can be carried over to the Generation after them. I open my Umbrella when I walk out onto my porch, because it's a pain the the a*s carrying it outside my front door. I shake it out when I come home, so I won't get water everywhere coming through the door with a wet umbrella. My Mom told me that walking under the ladder will be bad luck, was started to discourage kids from going under one and having something fall on them. The breaking a mirror is 7 years of bad luck is actually a belief that is 2,000 to 2,700 years old (Google for more information) So we can't blame our Parents/Grandparents for believing that one. Finding a Penny will bring you 3-7 days of good luck, basically if nothing happens to you then it worked.

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    #4

    “It’s Bad Luck To See The Wedding Dress Before The Big Day”

    A bride's wedding dress being buttoned, highlighting superstitions in wedding traditions.

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    Auntriarch
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought it was just the groom that wasn't supposed to see it

    General Anaesthesia
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    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, I thought he wasn't supposed to see the bride wearing it before she walked down the aisle.

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    Moonie Pinkslip
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not the dress, it's the bride ON the wedding day, before the wedding

    Jill Rhodry
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The groom isn't meant to see the BRIDE before the wedding - dress or no dress - because they didn't want him to back out of an arranged marriage

    Libstak
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It invites judgement for the dress over an extended period rather than spontaneous surprise for just one day, could lead to misunderstandings etc.

    JK
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gotta have better options, such as "I wouldn't know"

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    #5

    “Find A Coin, Pick It Up For Good Luck”

    Coin on asphalt related to a superstition discussion in a forum post.

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    zububonsai
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, "I pick it up but not for "luck" reasons " would have been a nice third poll choice, IMHO.

    UKGrandad
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If memory serves, the actual superstition is: Find a penny, pick it up, all day long you'll have good luck. Give it to a faithful friend, and then your luck will never end.

    Lady Eowyn
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll pick up any coin, it has nothing to do with luck. Usually it makes me a penny richer than I was before. Once in a while even a quarter.

    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eh, I don't bend for copper coins at my time of life

    Lady Eowyn
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Since a date I don't recall, pennies haven't been pure copper, just copper plated. Over nickel I think. The mineral, not the coin, for all the smarty-pants out there.

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    StumblingThroughLife
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do 'pick it up & pass it on'. 100% habit, not belief, from childhood - and not a coin but a penny.

    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If I pick up a coin, I put it in the next charity box I see. I mean, it's not mine, but it might do some good

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    MushroomHead22
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    im canadian. it would be rare for us to find a penny on the ground.

    Cee Cee
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depends on the value of the coin. Less than 50p leave it for someone else.

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    #6

    “Friday The 13th Is An Unlucky Day”

    Person in eerie costume discussing superstitions in a dimly lit room with cobwebs around for Friday the 13th.

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    Aidan Pite
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was born on Good Friday the 13th.

    Nikole
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom had her 13th birthday on Friday the 13th. She’s 74 and doing fine.

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    Lexi
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    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm sure this comes from a when a French king & a pope had the knights Templar arrested, tortured and burnt at the stake. The french king owed them a huge amount of money and didn't want to pay it back, and with them gone he wouldn't have to pay it back. It could be why Friday 13th is considered lucky in France

    Lady Eowyn
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, this is the origin of this superstition.

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    Lady Eowyn
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    13 has been a lucky number for me, good things seem to happen on the 13th or in connection with the number 13.

    Dawn Marie
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My father died on Good Friday the 13th.

    Rebecca Edvardsson
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My aunt died Friday 13th 2020 and my best friend died Friday 13th 2024 so….

    Aedonia Nightsong
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In my country the unlucky day Is Tuesday 13th, we have a saying; "En 13 y martes, no te cases ni te embarques, ni de tu casa te apartes" (In 13th and tuesday, don't get married, don't go on a boat, and don't go far away from your home)

    Zaach
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The 13th of the month lands on a Friday more than any other day of the week (it is only noticeable over 1,000 year periods

    Roni Stone
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I get all the way through a month and only then realize there was a Friday/13 in it. LOL.

    Nice Beast Ludo
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aughhhh 13% of the poll thinks Friday the 13th is bad luck!!! DUN DUN DUN DUM (home alone bells of doom sound)

    angie hicks
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was born on a Friday the 13th. Good or bad, it's what I'm stuck with

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    #7

    “Passing Under A Ladder Brings Bad Luck”

    Ladder in an empty room representing the superstition of bad luck from walking under ladders.

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    Rick Murray
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, it can bring bad luck. Walk under a bridge you're much more likely to get paint or power tools dropped on you. That sounds like bad luck to me. Self inflicted, sure, but the superstition doesn't apportion blame.

    Floeckchen
    Community Member
    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It sounds like an accident to me

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    Atom Bohr
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does it bring bad luck? No. Is it dangerous and therefore increase your chances of being "unlucky"? Yes

    Gavin Johnson
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It comes from breaking the trinity of the father, the son and the Holy Ghost, by passed through the triangle made by the ladder leaning up you ‘break’ the triangle, so utter balderdash.

    Nikole
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I looked that up because it sounded crazy. But you are correct! Oh religion… please just stop.

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    M T Sharp
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, but it is stupid to do so.

    Lady Eowyn
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There need to be more options in this poll, as in, is this a safety-related "superstition"?

    Richard Iachetta
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only time it's bad luck would be if the painter spilled paint on your head. It's not bad luck just a bad choice

    chickpea me
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I prefer not to do it and I would never do it on a Friday the 13th. Lol.

    Batwench
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s only bad luck if something falls on you.

    Nikki Gross
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I put this into a previous reply: My Mom was told that it was to discourage small children from walking under ladders. Accidents can happen, like dropping power tools, paint can, etc.

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    #8

    “A Four-Leaf Clover Is A Sign Of Good Luck”

    Four-leaf clover with water droplets symbolizing superstitions and luck.

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    Roger Haywood
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I found a 5 leaf clover. Nothing good or bad happened.

    Rick Seiden
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a sign of good luck because you were lucky to find it.

    chickpea me
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You’re just lucky to have found one.

    M T Sharp
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, but it takes good luck to find one.

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    #9

    “Bad News Comes In Threes”

    A hand showing three fingers against a colorful gradient background, symbolizing the superstition of bad luck coming in threes.

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    Gavin Johnson
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Self fulfilled prophecy. You find the three that fit together. Then you mention that there’s been three incidents and stop thinking about it.

    Tiffany
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People die in 3's? It's weird but death comes in 3's it seems like. I don't understand the science behind the concept. I don't believe in much but this I have noticed.

    Rick Murray
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have noticed this as well, but I think it's because there is some correlation that ties those three people together. Loads of people die every minute of every day but since they're random people we don't know, we just don't notice...

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    Michael Largey
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Bad news comes in threes"? Right. Yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

    Featherytoad
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My mom always said, bad things come in threes. I never heard it as, bad news. But, I swear, bad things do come in threes if you own a home, lol.

    martymcmatrix
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, but as a potency³...🤷🏽 🤭 🙋🏽

    T'Mar of Vulcan
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I notice that if one appliance breaks, two more will break shortly after. It's just the law of averages or noticing patterns, and I know it's rubbish, but I still can't relax until the "three" law is fulfilled.

    UKGrandad
    Community Member
    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bad news comes in threes? Do these people never read the news? It's constantly bad.

    Sillywaster Stayalone
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Because the universe is triangulating you.

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    #10

    “Breaking A Mirror Brings 7 Years Of Bad Luck”

    Broken mirror pieces on the ground, reflecting a hand, illustrating a common superstition.

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    Gavin Johnson
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    From the days of mirrors costing a serious amount of money, 7 years to raise the funds to buy another mirror.

    Sandy Jones
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know a lawyer who can get you 3-5

    Sillywaster Stayalone
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Rather immediate bad luck if you are not careful.

    O. Puntia
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    when mirrors were rare and $$$$$$$, like year 666

    Nikki Gross
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a whole comment dedicated to this and the origin of other superstitions.

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    #11

    “A Shooting Star Can Make A Wish Come True”

    Shooting stars over a sunset, connected to superstitions about wishes coming true.

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    Auntriarch
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    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never seen one, sadly

    Bear Hall
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Let me guess: you live in a brightly lit city. During the preannounced meteorite showers if it's a clear night just drive out of town and look up on the sky. Or during an eclipse One of the most basic ways to connect to nature is looking up to the stars but light pollution robbed it from us. I remember watching a lunar eclipse from a remote spot when suddenly the sky just filled up with stars. There'll be one on the 13-14 of March, anyways.

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    StumblingThroughLife
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I could understand it being BAD luck if the shooting 'star' was an asteroid that could wipe out humanity, 🙃 .

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it landed on certain places I could name, yes indeed.

    Russell Bowman
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    According to a NASA study, published in 2019, an estimated 17 meteorites hit the Earth's surface each day — making that a grand total of more than 6,000 a year. Gotta be "unlucky" for someone.

    #12

    “Blowing Out All The Birthday Candles At Once Brings Good Luck”

    People celebrating a birthday by blowing out candles, related to superstitions.

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    BeesEelsAndPups
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know about good luck, but it gets a lot of spit on the cake

    Auntriarch
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, you get to make a wish, if you want to be pedantic about it.

    Nikki Gross
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'll set off the smoke detector if you try to put my age on there.

    Russell Bowman
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At my age ... the number of candles requires a fire department response

    Michael Largey
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The EPA has labeled my birthday cake as one of the primary sources of global warming.

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    Lady Eowyn
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another superstition that really doesn't mean much anymore, just a fun tradition.

    Debby Keir
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shows your lungs are still good though once you're 60's +

    Kelly Boreham
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's to make a wish come true not good luck

    Cecilie Hammershøy
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The remaining candles you don't blow show how many boy-/girlfriends you get.

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    #13

    “The Evil Eye Protects You From The Envy Glare Of Those Around You”

    Tree adorned with evil eye charms, symbolizing widespread superstition beliefs under a clear sky.

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    PunchinelloTX
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know, of course that this is not true. Notwithstanding, I like the custom and I wear an evil eye charm as well as have a few around my house because I think it’s a fun bit of my culture.

    I_imagine_even_worse_w***s
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We grew up Catholic but my siblings and I are all atheist. Yet everyone of us has a statue of Prague in our homes. Not because we believe in it but because it's traditional for irish homes. The big tradition was putting it outside the night before a special day to ensure good weather. I suppose our weather is so bad we are always willing to try anything 😅

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    Sillywaster Stayalone
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    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think it is because the feeling of being watched influences a person's sub conscious behavior. This is likely a psychological trick, just like animals with false eye like patterns on their back that deters predators.

    Lame Llama
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Literally what most superstitions are about - a psychological trick.

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    ILoveMySon
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    An elderly friend of mine ABSOLUTELY believed it. He swore it helped in his business. I don't believe it but it was interesting to chat about it.

    Roni Stone
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think we know it's untrue, but that said, I have one. Given to me by my daughter.

    Michael Largey
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    True, and people are very jealous of me because of it.

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    #14

    “Crossing Your Fingers Prevents The Bad Thing From Happening”

    Woman in a blue shirt crossing fingers for luck, emphasizing superstitions and their origins.

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    Auntriarch
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's pretty much downgraded to a sign meaning you hope something will or will not happen

    Lady Eowyn
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or, if you hold your hands behind you while crossing your fingers, the lie you're saying doesn't count. I can cross my toes, too. OK, TMI.

    WindySwede
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you do it here in sweden, you are lying. "so as not to suffer punishment for this sin" - wiki, with Google translate.

    Michael Largey
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At my age, people cross their fingers to brag about not having arthritis.

    Nice Beast Ludo
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought you crossed your fingers to block a lie or promise. Like "yes I promise to do this" but when you get called on it you say "but my fingers were crossed it didn't count!!" (Speaking from the perspective of a 4th grader)

    #15

    “Spilling Salt On The Table Is A Sign Of Bad Luck, Unless I Throw Some Over My Left Shoulder”

    Spilled salt superstition depicted with an overturned salt shaker on a wooden table.

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    Gavin Johnson
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The devil is over your left shoulder, throw the salt into his eyes. So once again, balderdash.

    UKGrandad
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's even sillier than that. The belief is that the sound of falling salt attracts the devil and that he always approaches from behind and to the left, but throwing salt into his eyes harms him and sends him scurrying back to Hell. Quite how he can differentiate between the sounds of falling salt, sugar, sand, etc. is anybody's guess, as is why he hasn't yet learnt that he'd be safer approaching from the right.

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    Lexi
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This could come from a time when salt was given as salary due to it's high cost and demand. A lot of Roman soldiers were given salt as part of their pay as they could use it, trade it or sell it. So basically spilling it cost you loss of earnings and to lose money is bad luck.

    Lady Eowyn
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's another religion-based superstition.

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    Auntriarch
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If the table is clean, scoop it up and put it back in the pot

    Michael Largey
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But it's bad luck for the person who has to clean the floor after the restaurant closes.

    UKGrandad
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or for the poor bugger stood behind you and getting a load of salt in the eyes.

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    Arlnee
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    needs third option of "I don't believe it but I do it anyway"

    #16

    “A Bird Pooping On You Is A Sign Of Good Luck”

    Bird sitting on statue's head, related to superstitions about luck and bird droppings.

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    BeesEelsAndPups
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's just something we say to make us feel better about being pooped on

    WindySwede
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "If it rains on your wedding and a bird poop on your wedding dress it's lucky"

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    Tiffany
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    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cheers to whoever made a poopie situation positive.

    Sillywaster Stayalone
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As a child, whenever I fell and cried, my parents would say, "Look, an ant died," implying that while I was upset over a small scratch, an ant had lost its life—suffering far more. People often say things like this to make pain easier to bear.

    Lady Eowyn
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've never heard that one before. Probably analogous to parents saying 'eat all your food, children in India are starving'. I never did get that one.

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    Robert Trebor
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a sign that you need to do laundry.

    Nice Beast Ludo
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One morning my dad stepped outside and said "what a beautiful day!!!" And a bird immediately pooped in his coffee hahahaha

    JL
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If that's the case, I've been lucky twice.

    Russell Bowman
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good thing pterodactyls went extinct

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    #17

    “To Toast With Water Is To Invite Misfortune”

    Toasting with glasses of water, discussing superstitions.

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    Tiffany
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    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Water is life. Best way to celebrate. Be grateful for water 💧 what if it was limited?

    Ru Bee
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is, potable water is becoming scarcer everyday.

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    Bear Hall
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    During the old days water was often contaminated and spread all kinds of nasty illnesses. One of the reasons tea got so popular so quickly is because boiling the water took care of the germs. Anyways, drinking -less potent- alcoholic beverages like weak wines or beers was much safer option than drinking just plain water.

    Sillywaster Stayalone
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You are the only one sober, so I wish you happy driving

    Batwench
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Never heard of this one.

    Michael Largey
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep, all the good luck goes to those people you see toasting each other with booze. Particularly when they're driving home.

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    #18

    “Finding A Spider In Your House Means Good Fortune”

    A spider on a web, symbolizing money and luck, related to common superstitions.

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    BeesEelsAndPups
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't kill spiders because spiders kill the bugs in my house that would actually cause me problems. Like mosquitos.

    Tiffany
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    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Everyone would have good fortune. Must have been made up to help ease fear 😨. People freak out over spiders. Gives your brain something positive and rewarding to focus on instead.

    Armac
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m in Australia, if this were true I’d be a very wealthy person

    Michael P (Perthaussieguy)
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here in Australia, it depends on the spider. For some species it would be bad fortune for the spider, for it to be found in the house.

    StrangeOne
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Every time I kill a spider in my home my mom would say "it's gonna rain, now."

    Aidan Pite
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to have a daddy long-legs living under my toilet. I nicknamed him 'papa'.

    Batwench
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am fortunate that the spider has chosen to live with me.

    MCathenaE
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    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It means less gnats in your house

    Richard Iachetta
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They aren't good luck, but they do kill all the bugs and little pests in your home and that's kind of lucky

    Cee Cee
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where's my fortune then? I give house room to a number of spiders throughout the year but particularly in winter.

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    #19

    “A Black Cat Crossing Your Path Is A Sign Of Bad Luck”

    Black cat in dim light, illustrating belief in superstitions of protection and luck.

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    Agfox
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "This is nonsense-a cat is just a cat"...enraged cats everywhere sharpen their claws on the nearest bit of expensive woodwork

    Adrian
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sadly, black cats spend longer in shelters because of stupid superstitions. Why I adopted three of them!

    Rebecca O’Donnell
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We also adopt black pets, cats and dogs, for that reason.

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    I_imagine_even_worse_w***s
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Funny growing up we were always told that seeing a black cat was good luck!!! It's only in more recent years and mixing with other cultures that I heard some people believe it's bad luck!!! Not that I believe either but interesting hiw it varies across cultures.

    WindySwede
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    UK? Here it has been seen that way unfortunately!

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    Sillywaster Stayalone
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    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Cats (not the ones raised by humans) are vey scaredy creatures, quick to run, jump and change its course. So one can trip just because they are trying to avoid them. And one is likely to trip more in dark or in dimly lit places. And black cats blend with the background when it is dark adding to the problem. Apart from this, I don't see any other reason why one should be careful around black cats

    Maples Dad
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here in Scotland it's considered good luck.

    Donna Peluda
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still makes a good blues song. 🎶 🎵

    UKGrandad
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of my favourite lines from a song is from Mean Woman Blues: "A black cat up and died of fright, cos' she crossed his path last night".

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    Tiffany
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    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I try my best not to catnap them and bring them home.

    Arlnee
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a black cat cross my path several times a day... I'm lucky to have him

    Lady Eowyn
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't care what color a cat is. It's only bad luck if it gets under my feet and trips me. I like cats. Not as much as dogs, I'll admit.

    Neb
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After I got a black cat, I stopped believing most superstitions. My cat cancels them out.

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    #20

    “If Someone Sweeps Over Your Feet While Cleaning The Floor, You Won’t Get Married”

    Bare feet near a broom on a concrete floor, illustrating superstition about sweeping feet and marriage concerns.

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    Ru Bee
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Which part? Sweeping the feet or not moving for someone whose obviously cleaning.

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    JL
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For that day, or like forever?

    Richard Iachetta
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The reason you won't get married is that you are someone that nobody wants to spend their life with. Get your act together and become a better person

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    #21

    “Gifting A Knife Is A Sign Of Cutting Relationships Unless A Coin Is Given In Return”

    Hands exchanging a sheathed knife and a coin, illustrating superstitions about gifting knives.

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    UKGrandad
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you give a coin in return for the knife then you're not being given the knife, you're buying it.

    ABC NrTen FCK CENSORISM
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, and that's exactly what it is supposed to do. Having you "buy" the knife for ten pence makes it "not a gift" and therefore "not cut the relationship"

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    Floeckchen
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is a sign of loyalty and trust in some cultures. Give someone a knife and they gain the power over you to stab you in the back.

    Neb
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I only heard this about any sharp things, mostly needles and scissors. Supposedly it is from the times when such things were expensive and difficult to get.

    StrangeOne
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I learned this is Buddism? tradition.

    ILoveMySon
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My Midwestern, US, grandfather believed this. So who knows.🤷‍♀️

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    #22

    "If You Forget Something At Home And Quickly Return, You Must Smile At Yourself In The Mirror To Prevent Bad Luck”

    A person staring into a mirror, capturing reflections in a dimly lit room, relating to common superstitions.

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    I_imagine_even_worse_w***s
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    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Same...the others are vaguely familiar but I've definitely never heard if this one!!!

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    Nice Beast Ludo
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    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All I know is my MIL screaming at me not to let the baby smile into the mirror or her teeth wouldn't come in. Batshit crazy. *Edited because autocorrect changed "batshit" to "Bayshore"

    Thorsten Massow
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always smile to me, when I see myself in a mirror.

    Auntriarch
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As long as your reflection smiles back at you...

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    Neb
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only heard about checking yourself in mirror, not necessarily smiling. I guess it makes sense that if you forgot something, you might have forgotten something else, and checking yourself in mirror might help to see or recall it.

    #23

    “Don't Put Your Purse On The Floor, Otherwise You'll Lose Your Money”

    A pink handbag on a wooden floor, related to superstitions about placing bags on the ground.

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    Fluffy Cat Sleeps
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sure, if someone walks off with it and you don't notice.

    StrangeOne
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think that's why they say not to do that. Much of these must stem from ingraining practical rules to follow, or spiritual practices.

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    Tiffany
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of course it's true.. someone gonna grab and run.

    Nice Beast Ludo
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't put your purse on the floor because it's FILTHY

    Lady Eowyn
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There really need to be more options in these questions. Here again, more to do with safety than anything else.

    BeesEelsAndPups
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, and don't put your wallet on the table. People will steal that stuff

    Michael Largey
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Given the floors in some restaurants, you'll lose money getting those stains out of your purse.

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    #24

    “If Your Ears Are Burning, Someone's Gossiping About You”

    Close-up of an ear with hoop earring, discussing superstitions related to hot red ears.

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    Elyse-the-Squid
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if it were true my ears would burn a lot more than they do🙁

    Panda McPandaface
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd just have lumps of charcoal on either side of my head.

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    UKGrandad
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It is also thought that you can tell if they're speaking ill or good of you by which ear is burning: left for love, right for spite.

    Richard Iachetta
    Community Member
    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If your ears are burning maybe, it's because your hair is on fire

    Michael Largey
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That means after my students had taken one of my tests, I could have used my ears as flame throwers.

    Batwench
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Right for spite, left for love.

    #25

    “666 Is The Mark Of Satan”

    Page number 666 highlighted in a book, symbolizing superstition and its association with bad luck.

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    Apatheist Account2
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    According to QI, the number should actually be 616.

    UKGrandad
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And that 666 is the fax number of the beast.

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    Rebecca Edvardsson
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My ex has 666 tattooed on his fingers and he’s a narcissistic psychopath (for real) so no doubt he is satan.

    Adrian
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm surprised it's not higher with all of the religious nutcases out there.

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    Gavin Johnson
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    hexakosioihexekontahexaphobia Is the fear of the number 666. The Number of the Beast is a great song by Iron Maiden. 668 is the neighbour of the beast. Even Christians (and their variants) can’t settle on one number, 616 pops up too and a few other numbers are in the mix. It’s just a number y’know?

    zububonsai
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    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Plus, this superstition involves that you'd have to acknowledge the existence of a Satan in the first place.... Or any "black, dark, bad" connotation of Satan even if he existed. So ...rubbish for me as a non Christian.

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    StumblingThroughLife
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No. I've always assumed that this line of thinking (999/666) is linked to Christianity.

    Roni Stone
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Turn it upside down and it's almost 1,000!

    Nice Beast Ludo
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You would be shocked the number of people who freak out at a transaction totaling $6.66. or 16.66 or 66.66. They will add something else to the cart to make the total different. Former cashier speaking.

    Cuppa tea?
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Correct me of I'm wrong, but this originates in old testament, which was originally written in Hebrew. In Hebrew, each letter has also numerical value. The letters from word Devil or Satan consists gave value 666.

    Russell Bowman
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also, the last studio album by the Greek band ... Aphrodite's Child

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    #26

    “Saying ‘Bless You’ Protects A Person From Evil Spirits Entering Their Body After Sneezing”

    Woman in polka dot dress sneezing, possibly illustrating superstitions, sitting on a vintage chair in a living room.

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    Any
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In germany we say "Gesundheit", basically means "Health", so we wish health to someone sneezing. No superstition at all.

    Stephie
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was taught that we say “bless you” because your heart briefly stops from the pressure of your sneeze. Your “blessed” because your heart started again. (USA)

    Neb
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Lithuanian it is something like "to your health!", not blessing

    Michael Largey
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doesn't help. That's just the nose. After all, we have a president with evil spirits up the a*s.

    Lozza 2012
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I thought you say bless you because evil spirit comes out when you sneeze 🤷‍♀️

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    #27

    “Don’t Sit On The Corner Of The Table If You Want To Get Married Within 7 Years”

    Wooden table edge on a shadowy background, relating to superstitions about corners and energy flow.

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    Auntriarch
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's just to keep people's butts off the table

    Floeckchen
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tried this in a restaurant. The couple was not very amused.

    Kelly Boreham
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    New shoes on the table bring bad luck

    JL
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What if I break a mirror while sitting on the corner of a table? What kind of 7 years am I in for then?

    Michael Largey
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you're doing it right, you won't need to.

    Ka Se
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We used to say that the people sitting at the corner of the table would get a nasty mother-in-law.

    #28

    “If Your Left Palm Itches, It Means You'll Spend Money”

    Hand in shadow, palm open, symbolizing the superstition about itchy palms and expecting money.

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    Libstak
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ive always thought it means you have to scratch your hand.

    Tiffany
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm always spending money but palm is never itchy.

    Moonie Pinkslip
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Left hand itch is incoming money, right hand is outgoing

    StumblingThroughLife
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Losing money, not spending it.... so it goes. Right hand: gain money. Left hand: lose money is what I learned as a kid.

    Batwench
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Right to receive, left to leave.

    #29

    “Breaking Glass Brings Good Luck”

    Broken glass on a table, symbolizing superstition about its significance.

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    zububonsai
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I only know the German proverb "Glück und Glas, wie leicht bricht das." (Luck and glass, how easily both break.")

    StumblingThroughLife
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That makes 100% sense. The superstition above makes none.

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    UKGrandad
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "If a hammer falls on a glass, it's bad news for the glass. If a glass falls on a hammer, it's bad news for the glass. It's always bad news for the glass." - Don Corleone: The Godfather.

    JL
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For me, it usually brings lacerations.

    Richard Iachetta
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The only think about it that' s close to bad luck is that you have to buy a new class

    Nice Beast Ludo
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's bad luck because you will likely step on a shard of loose glass in the near future no matter how meticulous you are about cleaning it up

    Tiffany
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I picture a genie appearing and cleaning up the glass for me.

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    #30

    “Whistling At Home Will Make You Lose Money”

    Close-up of lips forming a whistling shape, related to superstitions about whistling indoors on a dark background.

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    I_imagine_even_worse_w***s
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Have heard its bad luck to whistle indoors but I've always thought it's just to make sure people don't annoy you by, well, whistling indoors!!!

    BeesEelsAndPups
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No, but it would get me yelled at by my ex.

    Nice Beast Ludo
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    LOL how is it "bogus and impolite???"

    Michael Largey
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    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    True. Whistling at home would drive all my roommates to move out, and I'd have to pay all of the rent myself.

    JB
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Had a teacher who would tell me “a whistling woman and crowing hen bring forth the devil from his den”. Didn’t believe that rubbish either.

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    #31

    “If You Step Over A Child, They Will Stop Growing”

    Baby sitting on a wooden deck with a teddy bear, relating to superstitions about growth.

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    Lady Eowyn
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow, a lot of people must have stepped over me when I was a kid. I really did stop growing for a while, doctor said I'll catch up, but I only made it to 4'10" so maybe there was a residual effect, LOL.

    UKGrandad
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you step *on* a child hard enough it will stop growing, so be careful where you tread.

    Tiffany
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I see people doing this on purpose.

    Neb
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Eh, this was only among the kids.

    Nikki Gross
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    9 months ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Of course, I have to take after the one short person in my family. Just gives me one more of the MANY reasons why I despise my Grandma. 13 kids and my 6 sisters are 5'7" and above and 6 boys 6'0" and up. Mom was 5'8" and Dad 6'0" so I got bitchslapped by genetics, because I'm 5'3" and that vile b***h was 5'0" tall. I also inherited her pale skin and freckles, which the second part has gotten a little bit better with age.

    #32

    “If Your Right Palm Itches, It Means You'll Be Greeting Someone”

    Hand raised against a dark background related to superstitions and itchy hands belief.

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    Rose the Cook
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only ever heard this in relation to getting or losing money. Can't remember which hand is which though.

    StrangeOne
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My palms have been itchy lately and I've been prepping my income tax return and had a payday. Maybe the prior is right.

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    Blah Blah Blah
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Means you're coming into a sum of monies.

    JL
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    9 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But if your nethers itch, it means you greeted the wrong someone.