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B / C

13 Apr, 2010

Crows

Seeing a single crow is very unlucky. Two crows mean good luck! Three  means health, Four means wealth, Five is sickness & Six mean death! If you see three black crows together that means...

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3 Mar, 2010

Strawberries

If you break a double strawberry in half and share it with someone, you will fall in love with each other. The Swedish have used this idea for centuries: rub a cut strawberry on...

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D / F

3 Mar, 2010

Dandelion

To tell the time, blow three times at the seed head of a dandelion. The number of seeds left is the hour. To find out how long you will live, blow the seeds off...

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P / S

3 Mar, 2010

Splitting The Pole Superstition

When it comes to peculiar beliefs, “splitting the pole” or “don’t split the pole” stands out. This superstition suggests that if you’re walking with someone and encounter an obstacle like a pole or a...

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3 Mar, 2010

Dreams

Dreams at night are a devil’s delight, Dreams in the morning, heed the angels’ warning. If you have the same dream three times in a row, its bound to come true. To dream of...

superstitions and beliefs about angels 0

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3 Mar, 2010

Angels

Every time a bell rings, an Angel gets its’ wings. When an Angel misses you, she/he tosses a penny down, and is letting you know that she/he is watching over you.

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7 Feb, 2010

Same Name

In Turkey it’s believed that if you stand between two people whose names are the same, you should wish for something because your wish will come true. Reference

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7 Feb, 2010

Red

In Taiwan, the color red means luck and happiness. For example, during the Chinese New Year period, we decorate everything in our house, using the red color. And, at a wedding, we also wear...

Saint Antonio 0

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7 Feb, 2010

Saint Antonio

In Mexico, many women think that if they want to find a boyfriend, they must buy a stamp or statue of San Antonio. After they buy the stamp or statue, they need to put...

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7 Feb, 2010

Test

In Korea, on the day when you have a big test, you are not supposed to wash your hair. People believe when they wash their hair, their memories are cleaned by the water. Consequently,...

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