14 Types Of Shapeshifters You Probably Haven't Heard Of
Werewolves might be the first shapeshifters that come to mind, but folklore around the world is filled with creatures who change from one form to another.
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10 Real-Life Objects Rumored To Have Mystical Powers
History and legend are full of objects that are said to have had magical or miraculous powers Some of them even exist in the material realm in the present day. -
Why A Rabbit's Foot Is Considered Lucky
You might have heard that carrying a rabbit's foot will bring you good fortune, but why? Here's the history behind this talisman and its connection with luck. -
Why The Number 7 Is Considered Good Luck
The number seven is considered good luck in various cultures - but why? To answer this question, we need to pull from the fields of history and science. -
The Accusers At The Center Of The Salem Witch Trials
The Salem Witch Trials make up one of the most shocking tales from American history. Here's the story of the accusers at the center of it all. -
What Is The Meaning And Myth Of The Evil Eye?
A blue eye on a blue ring - you might have seen the "evil eye" somewhere before, maybe in an emoji or on a necklace. But what is the meaning and myth behind it? -
Bizarre Theories For Tornadoes In Ancient Rome That People Actually Believed
Here is a brief rundown on how the philosophers of ancient Rome understood tornadoes, as well as the Greek philosophers whose work they used as a basis. -
Strange British Royal Rituals And Traditions You Probably Don't Know About
The British monarchy has nearly 1,200 years of history behind it. Here are some strange British royal rituals and traditions you probably don't know about. -
Water Witching: An Ancient Art Or Pseudoscience?
Scholars have derided water witching as a pseudoscience, while those who practice it and many who hire water witches believe it to be an ancient art. -
Omens Of Death In Myth And Legend
Throughout history, people and cultures all over the world have identified many warning signs of imminent mortal peril — in other words, death omens. -
Sanpaku Eyes: The Japanese Superstition Explained
For those willing to peer into the abyss, have a closer look at the pupil-to-iris ratio in a cat's eyes. In Japan, there's a particular term for such eyes. -
Old Sailing Superstitions That Go Back Centuries
Sailors really do have quite the collection of superstitions, rituals, and omens. Here are some old sailing superstitions that go back centuries. -
The Complicated Psychology Behind Humans' Superstitions
The complicated psychology behind humans' superstitions involved "magical intuitions, which, once activated, serve as a default for judgment and behavior." -
Unpacking The Superstition That Non-White Jerseys In The Super Bowl Are Bad Luck
There is a surprisingly good reason for the superstition that non-white jerseys in the Super Bowl are bad luck. -
The Pagan Origins Of Making A Wish On An Eyelash
Like many other traditions, the act of making a wish on a fallen eyelash developed from pagan roots. Here's how this superstition came to be. -
How A Rumor About The 27 Club Started A Chilling Superstition
Individual numbers have been assigned meaning over the years — think of the bad luck associated with 13 — but for celebrities, 27 is especially dark. -
The Absurd Things Doctors Thought About Redheads
The long history of science reveals all manner of beliefs that eventually were rejected after later research, including borderline superstitions about hair. -
Where The Spilled Salt Superstition Comes From
As depicted in several films and described by family members, the spilled salt superstition remains a part of our zeitgeist. But where did this come from? -
Why People Think Celebrities Die In Threes, According To Science
There's a long-standing observation that life occurrences come along in a pattern of threes, especially when it comes to the deaths of celebrities. -
What Halloween Was Like In 20th Century America
No one does Halloween quite like the United States of America. Here is what Halloween was like in 20th-century America. -
Why It's A Sign Of Good Luck To Find A Spider On Halloween
There are those who are unrepentant about their dislike, disdain, even horror in regard to spiders, but in some traditions, they bring more good than harm. -
Why It's So Difficult To Adopt A Black Cat During Halloween
Black cats have been associated with bad luck and bad omens for centuries. -
One Grave's Chilling Addition Brought Archaeologists To A Supernatural Conclusion
The study of human society's past is rarely something that's cut and dried, written for once and all. Discoveries urge us to re-evaluate our assumptions. -
The Myth About Wedding Rings You Can Stop Believing
Weddings around the world have numerous traditional aspects, from the words used to unite a couple, to the clothing they wear, to the symbols of their bond. -
The Cultural Significance Of Covering Mirrors After Death
Funerary customs differ vastly across cultures, and those differences in how different people groups bury and mourn their dead are often driven by religion. -
Michael Jordan's Pregame Superstition You've Probably Never Heard About
Athletes are known for having little superstitions that help them get in the right mindset for a game. Michael Jordan had a pregame superstition of his own. -
NHL Star Bruce Gardiner Had The Oddest Pre-Game Ritual Involving A Toilet
Many athletes, professional and amateur, student or weekend warrior, have superstitions — rituals, perhaps, that they hope will improve their performance.
