There are very common superstitions that predict bad luck. But do you want to discover other very rare ones from the rest of the world?
The world is full of people who believe in good and/or bad luck and depending on it, they adopt one custom or another.
The first superstitions were born at least more than 50 thousand years ago, at a time when man lived surrounded by dangers and did not know how to explain his environment.
Here we leave you the second part of the strangest superstitions in the world. If you missed the first one, you can watch it here.
India
Check the calendar for your beauty routine
There are days when beauty salons know that they are going to make less cash than others: It is prohibited to cut your nails on Tuesdays and Saturdays, also at night, nor can you cut or wash your hair on Thursdays and Saturdays.
The origins of these beliefs are controversial, but it is often said that cutting your nails at night brings crying, which can mean a minor loss. Historically, Thursday was the day off for barbers and Saturday was the day of Saturn – the planet Shani – praised by the ancient Hindus.
Italy
No 17
The 17th is always bad news, to the point of omitting it on streets, flights that fall on that date (more so if it is Friday) and even on hotel floors. This is because the Romans used 17 as an equivalent of the word VIXI which means "I lived", which denotes death. On the contrary, for them the number 13 means good fortune.
Iceland
Knitting in winter outside the home
There is a belief that knitting outside the home can make winter longer. A very bad omen in a country where winters are extremely cold and long.
Japan
No 4 or 9
The number four, pronounced [shi], can mean death. This is why you should avoid at all costs giving gifts that consist of four things (a bouquet of four flowers, a set of four-place dishes, etc.). Buildings often skip the fourth floor and omit apartment numbers that contain the number four. Nine is a number almost as terrible, because it is pronounced [ku], like the word suffering.
Hidden thumb
People who are especially superstitious hide their thumb in their pants when they pass near a cemetery. They have this custom because they think that by doing so, they protect their parents from death.
Be careful with your navel
In stormy weather, children should keep their stomachs warm, especially before going to sleep. In fact, it is said that if you are not careful, Raijin – the God of Thunder – will steal your navel during the storm.
Do not sleep with your head facing north
In Japan it brings bad luck and they say it shortens life, since it is the orientation in which they bury their deceased.
Lithuania
Do not whistle inside a premises
You should never whistle inside a premises, otherwise, little demons wake up ready to terrorize.
Malaysia
Never sit on the pillows
If you do this you will get blisters, rashes, eczema, herpes, all kinds of diseases.
Nigeria
Be careful with the broom
A man hit with a broom becomes impotent, or even his genitals disappear. However, there is an antidote: if you hit the attacker for at least 7 minutes with the same broom, the effect disappears. start the stopwatch!
Poland
Time is life
If someone dies, you must bury them before next Sunday. Otherwise, death will soon come for another person in your circle.
Do you want your child to have red hair?
It is said that if a pregnant woman stares at the fire for too long, her baby will be born with red hair.
Would you like to win the lottery?
If you happen to run into three people with fire locks on the street, it means that you could win the lottery.
Rwanda
If you want a beard...
There will be no goat meat in the diet of women since they believe that if they eat it, they will grow a beard!
Romania
Don't do it! Think about your child
It is said that if you hit an animal, you will have a fur baby.
Russia
Count the flowers
Flowers are only given in odd quantities, why? because an even bouquet of flowers would only be given at funerals, and therefore the even number is associated with mourning.
No yellow flowers
If one day you meet someone from this country, do not try to win them over with yellow flowers or they may immediately throw them in the trash and the relationship will not come to fruition, they are a symbol of infidelity.
Don't come home if you forgot something
If you have to go back, make sure you don't whistle when you're inside (otherwise you'll lose your money). So this is what you do: sit on the suitcase (to trick the demons into
Russians and tableware
They have a curious relationship with pieces of tableware. While on the one hand breaking a plate means good luck and happiness for the newlyweds, drinking from a broken glass or cup is a fatal omen of bad luck.
Syria
Forget the yo-yo
Yo-yos are blamed for the arrival of droughts, which is why their ban was requested.
Sweden
Don't kill a spider
Unless you want it to rain the next day.
To read the sewers
In Sweden there are two types of manhole covers, some are marked with an "A" and others with a "K". You should always look carefully before taking a step so as not to step on an "A" cover. The "A" can represent a series of unpleasant things such as avbruten kärlek (broken love) or arbetslöshet (unemployment).
Türkiye
Knives and scissors always on the table
Giving a knife or scissors directly to someone means that you will fight with that person or even become enemies. You should place these objects on the table or on the floor, where they can be picked up.
Be careful where you plant a fig tree
Having a fig tree in front of the house is bad luck, but so is cutting them! There is even a saying: Ocağıma incir ağacı diktin (“You planted a fig tree in my home”).
Gum only during the day
Chewing gum during the day is fine, but at night or on important days, you better think about it. This is because, according to their culture, evil forces could play a bad joke on you and you could be chewing human flesh (from a dead man!).
Vietnam
Wash your face
Skin care is an almost spiritual matter: you should never sleep with makeup on your face if you don't want demons to mistake you for one of them!
Yemen
Ultrasounds don't work
A pregnant woman can tell what the sex of her baby will be by throwing a dead snake into the air. If the snake falls on her back, she will be a girl and if not, a boy.
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