10 Weird Superstitions Around The World

Tuesday the 13^th

In Spain and Spanish speaking countries, Tuesday the 13^th is considered a bad day. Tuesday is supposed as the day of war, death and bloodshed as in Spanish, Tuesday is called Martes which comes from the Roman god of war, Mars.

Trimming Nails At Night

In Turkey, India and South Korea, it’s supposed a bad luck to trim your finger or toenails at night or after dark. A Japanese superstition claims premature death if you trim your nails after dark. May be it’s because, knives or other sharp tools would be used to trim nails and there would be danger of deadly infection, in case of injury that could result in premature death due to lack or difficult access to medical facilities in those times.

Black Cats

In the United States and in India the black cats have a very bad reputation. In the US black cats are associated with the witches. If a Black cat crosses your path is supposed a very bad luck in India and many change their path or return back.

Crows

In South Korea, crows are considered as bad luck and even harbingers of death.

Purse or Wallet on the Ground

In Philippines and in some Central and South American countries it is said that resting your purse or wallet on ground will lead to bad financial luck.

Sitting Suddenly on the Cold Ground

According to a Russian superstition, Sitting suddenly on the cold ground can lead to a women never having children.

Whistling

According to Russians, whistling indoors leads to financial problems. While the Norwegian supposes, whistling in the sun causes rain. In Lithuania, whistling indoors is believed to summon demons.

Bird Poop

According to a Russian superstition, bird poop that lands on you or something that belong to you will bring you wealth.  So next time, keep I mind when you are under a tree.

Dog Poop

In France, Stepping in dog poop is a bad luck. But stepping in with your left foot is considered a good luck. It’s bad luck only if you step in with your right foot. So mind it.

Eating Goat Meat

In Rwanda, it is supposed that eating goat meat by women will cause them to grow facial hair. Many superstitious women don’t eat goat meat just because of this fear.