Can We Guess How Superstitious You Are?

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By: Talin Vartanian

6 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Superstitions are a certain set of beliefs that may entail good or bad luck. These are rooted in certain parts of history and mythological folklore, as well as in various cultures. For example, many citizens of Turkey believe in the "evil eye," which is said to be bad luck that is first disguised as good luck. In Brazil, it's considered very bad luck to place your purse or wallet on the floor. If you're spending the night in South Korea, don't try to sleep with the ceiling fan on, due to a potential "fan death." And in Germany, if you toast or congratulate someone with a glass of water, you may be subconsciously wishing for death.

Some animals are also considered to be unlucky, especially birds like ravens and crows. And let's not forget one of the most superstitious ideas of all: numbers. Certain numbers bring good or bad luck in various cultures. Some lucky numbers in Japanese culture include 7, 8, 9 and 10, while the unlucky numbers are 4, 9, 42, 43 and 49. Of course, there is also unlucky number 13, but that's mostly a superstition of Western culture. 

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