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.
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Reason Many Sports Fans Don't Like To See Drake Anywhere Near Their Favorite Team
Sports fans can be a suspicious lot, whether it means wearing the same jersey every time their team plays, or some other ritual. Not to mention curses.
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The Morbid French Folklore Behind An Upside-Down Baguette
Many superstitions are shared by several cultures. There are also those particular taboos that are unique to a nation. One in France applies to bread.
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Why Lucille Ball Was Superstitious About Pictures Of Birds
While her front-facing life featured tightly produced and deeply relatable foibles, there were some idiosyncratic tendencies in Lucille Ball's private life.
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Where The Phrase 'Knock On Wood' Came From
"Knock on wood" is a popular phrase, but where did it actually come from? Theories range from an old British schoolyard game to Celtic pagan tradition.
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Missy Elliott Reveals This Superstition She'll Never Change
Rapper, producer, and songwriter Missy Elliott has one superstition she'll never change. In an interview she revealed what it is.
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