If you ever visit one of these international destinations,
remember these cultural superstitions.

1. Russia
Carrying an empty bucket or seeing someone carry one is
considered bad luck. This is said to come from the fact that
Tsar Alexander II was killed by someone with an empty
bucket.

2. Egypt:
Owls are unlucky in Egypt.

3. Turkey
A common superstition in Turkey is that if you chew gum
at night, it's actually rotting flesh.

4. Denmark
People in Denmark hold onto broken dishes all year long
and throw the shards at their friends and families houses on
New Year's Eve as a way to bring luck to their friendships
.
5. Egypt
Opening and closing a pair of scissors in bad luck in
Egypt. It's also bad luck to leave a pair of scissors open
because people believe you're cutting spirits that linger in
the air.

6. China
The word "four" has a very similar sound to the word for
"death," in China. Some buildings don't have fourth floor
because of the supersition.

7. South Korea
A common belief in South Korea is that if you sleep in a
closed room with a fan running, it can kill you.

8. Nigeria
In Nigeria, it's considered back luck to kiss a baby on the
lips because they will grow up to become an adult who
drools.

9. U.S.
"Witch windows"are a common sight on farmhouses in
Vermont. They're slanted windows that people added to
their homes because they believe witches can't fly through
slanted windows.

10. Spain
Tuesday, not Friday, the 13th is bad luck in Spain.

11. Italy
Friday the 17th, not the 13th is a day that's considered bad
luck in Italian culture.

12. India
In India, it's bad luck to cut your nails on a Tuesday or
Saturday. It's also bad luck to cut them at night.

13. Finland
In Finland, killing a spider means it will rain the next
day.

14. The Netherlands
Singing at the dinner table is considered bad luck because
you're singing to the devil for your dinner.

15. Brazil
Leaving your purse or wallet on the floor in Brazil is
considered bad luck because you'll lose your money.

16. Senegal
In Senegal, it's considered bad luck tell people if you have
travel plans because your trip will be ruined.


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That number 16 is strong... even in Nigeria... how do you explain a grown man in tip top condition today traveling abroad tomorrow only to wake up with him stricken with measles the following morning..
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Mo ju ba awon to laiye... omode ni mii... e yonu so mii...

number 7 is not superstitious.