Thus, in China, it is common to avoid this number on license plates, phone numbers, or even building floors. Another fascinating aspect of Asian superstitions concerns the direction of sleep.

Narrator: Have you ever knocked on wood for good luck? This superstition stems from an old Pagan belief that spirits live in trees, and if you knocked on the tree, you were seeking the help from ...

It's almost hurricane season in Florida. Here's a list of commonly believed hurricane-related myths and superstitions ahead ...

But while some superstitions are common across cultures, others are truly bizarre. Buckle up, and get ready for a trip around the world of weird superstitions! Here is a list of the weirdest ...

Phillips Stevens, Jr., Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology, was recently interviewed about the religious and cultural beliefs behind several common superstitions. The video interview ...

It brings together some of the most common superstitions about animals, “dealing with them in a light and popular way,” with copious quotations from the poets. One of its aims is to sweep away ...

We all can’t deny that in one way or another, we are superstitious about some things that happen or fail to happen in our lives. Though we live in the 21st century, this element is still part of ...

Kenya: A superstition is a belief or way of behaving based on fear of the unknown and faith in magic or luck; a belief that certain events or things will bring good or bad luck. The most common ...

On Halloween, here’s a look at three of the most common sports betting superstitions. It’s a lock With apologies to Sonny, he might have mushed himself when he declared “it’s a lock ...

Firstly, Williams mentioned a common superstition among players. “I always put my left shoe on first, just specifically with the way I put my uniform on. When I get out of the shower ...

To find the strangest superstition in each country and U.S. state, InsureandGo analyzed Google searches and local resources to find common superstitions and beliefs in each place. “Those that ...