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Bonnet strings have dated back to the days of the Texas vaqueros and Californios. Cowboys have left behind many written accounts of using strings to prevent losing their sombreros, especially in windy weather or when doing some hard riding. They tucked these strings inside their hat when they weren’t needed. Do cowboy hats have a […]

TO SWEEP AT NIGHT IS TO CHASE AWAY BLESSINGS. VALUE AND THROWING IT AWAY IN THE DARK. SWEEPING TRASH OUTSIDE THE DOOR AFTER DARK BRINGS BAD LUCK. Why is it bad to sweep the floor at night? There is this common superstition where people are not allowed to sweep in the house after sunset. Reason; […]

The four-leaf clover is an ancient Irish symbol of Luck that stems from folklore. Legend says that the Celtics believed that the clover would help them see fairies and avoid fairy tricks. The four-leaf clovers are said to represent hope, faith, love, and luck. What is a symbol of good luck and protection? Horseshoe (United […]

What to pack for Italy in the spring and summer Stylish, yet conservative clothing. Shorts and tank tops aren’t very common throughout Italy, but that doesn’t mean the locals aren’t fashionable. Shawl or pashmina. Light jacket. Sandals with support. Bathing suit. Mosquito repellent. What should you not wear in Italy? You should avoid wearing tank […]

When it comes to spiders, the idea that they crawl on you when you sleep is a myth. Spiders tend to shy away from humans, and just because you’re asleep, doesn’t mean they take that as an opportunity to attack. Also, spiders will almost never end up in your mouth. Is it good luck for […]

Want to lift the energy in your home? We’ve got everything you need to keep your house bright and your fortune brighter Burn incense. Adopt a fish (or nine) Bring in bamboo. Burn sage. Fill your fruit bowl. Scatter acorns. Hang a dream catcher. Be clever with paint. What things bring positive energy in home? […]

These ordinary household items could be bringing bad luck to your home. Keep these items away from the home. 1/18. A Broken Clock. 2/18. Fireflies. 3/18. Lifeless Decor. 4/18. Green Paint. 5/18. An Axe. 6/18. An Old Broom. 7/18. A Garden Hoe. 8/18. What can cause bad luck? Here are 14 things that could unknowingly […]

Hot Peppers and Friendship: While there are several versions of this myth, many believe that pepper (the spice) or hot peppers can bring discontent among friends. One version of the superstition says that spilling pepper can cause disagreements between friends. What does Spilt pepper mean? Superstition: If you spill pepper, you will have a serious. […]

Open End Up or Down? A horseshoe hung open-end up is meant to collect luck. No matter which way you hang a horseshoe, it’s designed to bring luck and prevent misfortune. Hang it open-end up to collect good luck above a doorway or on an exterior wall of a barn, home or other structure. Is […]

18 Superstitions from Around the World 1. “ Knocking on Wood” Indo-European, Celtic, or possibly British. 2. “ Throwing Salt Over Your Shoulder” 3. “ Walking Under a Ladder” 4. “ Broken Mirror” 5. “ Step on a Crack, Break Your Mother’s Back” 6. “ Lucky Pennies” 7. “ Lucky Horseshoe” 8. “ Friday the […]

Fish – It is said that fish symbolize prosperity and abundance. Bringing a goldfish into your house or building a koi pond might just be your ticket to good luck. Fresh Flowers – Fresh flowers don’t just look pretty or make a room smell nice. They bring in positivity and brightness, especially those without thorns. […]

Finding a spider crawling on you is usually a positive omen, especially if it’s small. Smaller spiders have associations with financial reward, prosperity and good karma. They represent a swift return to financial balance. Is it good luck if a spider falls on you? However fearful some people may be of spiders, there are superstitions […]

pointing at a rainbow. throwing rocks into the wind. a coyote crossing one’s path heading north. an owl flying over a house. What can cause bad luck? Here are 14 things that could unknowingly be causing you bad luck. Getting into your bed on the wrong side. Seeing the bride before the wedding ceremony. Sleeping […]

Silverware. If you drop a fork, a woman will come to visit. A knife, a man will come to visit. A spoon, a child will come visit. What does a fork dropping mean? If you drop a knife, a man is coming to visit, while a fork means a woman, and a spoon a child. […]

(Canada and US, ice hockey, idiomatic) To fight. quotations ▼ (Canada and US, idiomatic, by extension) To remove a prior impediment to action; to prepare for or engage in a dispute. Where does drop the gloves come from? (Boxing itself surged in popularity during the depression.) “Drop the gloves” refers to hockey, where players drop […]

It has been said that if you whistle at night, you are summoning the Hukai’po, aka the Night Marchers, and if you hear their drums—HIDE! Night marchers are most active at night and said to march on certain nights, depending on the rise of the moon. It is considered an evil omen to look directly […]

An unspayed female is called a queen, (or a molly, if spayed), especially in a cat-breeding context. A juvenile cat is referred to as a kitten. In Early Modern English, the word kitten was interchangeable with the now-obsolete word catling. A group of cats can be referred to as a clowder or a glaring. Why […]

Calico coats are seen as lucky in many cultures. The Japanese Maneki-Neko or “Lucky Cat” is always depicted as a calico, some in the US refer to calico cats as “Money Cats.” What Colour cat is good luck? black catsA lot of people don’t realize that black cats have also considered good luck through the […]

Oversupination. Oversupinators have an excess of outward-rolling motion caused by factors like arch type and foot flexibility. Oversupination will often produce heavy outsole wear: On the outside edge of the shoe. What is it called when you wear the outside of your shoes? Supination of the foot occurs when your weight rolls onto the outer […]

Supination of the foot occurs when your weight rolls onto the outer edges of your feet. Another name for supination is underpronation. In a normal stride, your foot should roll inward a bit (pronate) so that your weight is on the ball of your foot. Then you push off the big toe. What is it […]