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We all do strange things. When we do them, they don't
seem strange at all. When you hear of another person doing something
that seems out of the ordinary, it seems, well, out of the ordinary.
Especially when that something is, say, specifically seeking out goats
on the way to an important meeting. While some of these superstitions
might seem weird, keep in mind that there are people who think things
you do all the time are beyond comprehension. Check them out.
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In Turkey, chewing gum is avoided at night because it is likened
to chewing the flesh of the dead.
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In Japan, some believe that tucking your
thumbs into your pockets will protect one from death as they pass a
cemetery.
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In Russia, the more birds that defecate on your roof, the more money
you're believed to be getting in the future.
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In Britain, it was once believed by many that carrying around an
acorn was the key to keeping young.
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In Russia, it is considered a bad omen to carry an empty bucket.
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Some believe that walking past a goat on the way to an important
meeting will bring about good luck, as the goats are thought to absorb
evil.
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In Serbia, it's considered good luck to spill water before a job
interview.
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In Spain, it is believed to be good luck to eat twelve grapes when
the clock strikes midnight on New Year's Eve.
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In Iceland, some believe that knitting on one's doorstep will
bring about a long winter.
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In India, some believe that the sun's rays become toxic during a
solar eclipse, so they'll stay indoors until it's over. |