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Sneezing
Saying God Bless You When Somebody Sneezes: When the great plague swept Europe., sufferers began sneezing violently which was a sign of death. The Pope therefore passed a law requiring people to bless the sneezer. At the same time, it was expected that anybody sneezing would cover their mouth with a cloth or their hand. This was obviously to stop the spreading of the disease, but many believed that it was to keep the soul intact. … Read entire article »
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Leaves
If you catch a falling leaf on the first day of autumn you will not catch a cold all winter. … Read entire article »
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Hair and Nails
An uncovered bald head will bring rain. If you shave your head on a Saturday, you will always be in debt. You shouldn’t wash your hair the day before a test. If you ever cut your hair at the waning of the moon, it won’t grow luxuriantly. Hair cut off should always be burned; it is unlucky to throw shorn hair away; otherwise, birds might make a nest of your hair, weaving tightly, so that you would have difficulty rising on your last day. Choosing to cut your hair (or nails) on a particular day means the following: cut them on Monday, you cut them for health; cut them on Tuesday, you cut them for wealth; cut them on Wednesday, you cut them for news; cut them on Thursday, a new pair of shoes; cut them on Friday, you cut … Read entire article »
