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Hare-lip or Cleft Palate

If a pregnant woman meets a hare, the baby will have a hare-lip or cleft palate. The fear inspired by such an encounter was heightened by the idea that the hare might not be...

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Eclipse

Medieval folk believed that sex during an eclipse would result in ugly demon-filled children. Europeans in the Middle Ages thought that you should never get it on during a lunar eclipse, because any “moon...

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Birthmarks

A birthmark is any mark present on the skin at birth, or that develops soon afterwards. Birthmarks may be red, blue, brown, white or skin coloured, depending on the cells involved. Different birthmarks include...

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Colcannon Irish Potato Dish

Colcannon is an Irish potato dish that has become popular around the world. It normally includes chopped kale or green cabbage mixed with hot, floury mashed potatoes. The word colcannon is from the Gaelic...

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How To Make It Snow Superstitions

Snowflakes and Superstitions: The Secrets to Overnight Snow Winter’s charm often comes with the magical touch of snow, transforming the world into a glistening wonderland. While meteorology explains the scientific intricacies of snowfall, there...

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New Year’s Superstitions

More superstitions about New Years: First Activities New Year’s Resonance What you do in the first hour of the New Year supposedly sets the tone for the entire year ahead. Butterfly Omen Spotting a...

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Horseshoe Superstitions, Good Luck Up and Down

Horseshoe superstitions cover all kinds of beliefs from protecting against evil spirits to enhancing good luck and have spanned centuries and cultures. Here are some of the tales and traditions surrounding this iconic symbol....

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Lucky to Step in Animal Poop!

Years ago, when people used to travel on animals, the roads were full of manure. Though they would try to avoid it, stepping in animal manure is believed to bring good fortune. Also, if...

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Never Put Your Purse on the Floor.

You should always protect the place where you save your money. Leaving a purse unattended on the floor is akin to letting prosperity get away from you.