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Superstition is an irrational belief, usually founded on ignorance or fear, and characterized by obsessive reverence for omens, charms and other.

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As it turns out, bells are sounded during special occasions due to the widely held belief that bells frighten evil spirits away. This belief originated during Queen Elizabeth's reign for two reasons; ...

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In Russia, and other Slavic countries, there is a belief that if a bird defecates on you, your car or your property it's a sign good luck and may bring you riches. The more birds involved, the richer ...

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This popular wedding tradition is said to have originated during the Victorian era and involves giving the bride various gifts. One is something old and represents continuity; another is new and ...

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Most people have heard the saying that if a black cat crosses your path its bad luck (if you haven't well now you have). This superstition finds it's origin in the middles ages due to the ...

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From the Crimean War through World War I, it was considered bad luck among soldiers to light three cigarettes with one match. It was theorized that by the time the third cigarette was lit, a sniper ...

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It's believed that the amount of crows in a murder has the ability to predict your fortune as exemplified by the popular phrase: "One's bad / Two's luck / Three's health / Four's wealth / Five's ...

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Most people use mirrors everyday which means, according to this superstition, most people are soulless. There is a superstition that states that looking into a mirror steals your soul. This helps ...

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