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The art or field of entertaining, especially that provided by performers.

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“God bless you”

Entertainment; Popular culture

For many; saying "God Bless You" after someone sneezes is a gesture of politeness. However, the origin to such formality finds its roots in Pope Gregory the Great who would say it ...

Four-leaf clover

Entertainment; Popular culture

Though the origin of wishing over a four-leaf clover is lost to antiquity it has long been a symbol of good luck and fortune. It has also been used in some traditions for finding ...

Itchy palms

Entertainment; Popular culture

There seems to be a lot of variations on this superstition, but the idea of having an itchy palm generally refers to someone who is greedy or has an insatiable desire for money. ...

Love letters to Juliet

Entertainment; Popular culture

The courtyard in Verona where Shakespeare's star-crossed heroine Juliet Capulet supposedly resided has become a shrine to true love. Visitors grab the right breast of the bronze ...

Grapes on New Year’s Eve

Entertainment; Popular culture

Perhaps it's no wonder that grapes are considered good luck in Spain. People often make a wish when eating them, and at midnight on New Year's Eve, it is a widespread custom to ...

Grooming practices

Entertainment; Popular culture

If you need a haircut while in India, don't expect to make a Tuesday appointment. Hindu barbershops are closed because superstition dictates hair should not be cut then. Cutting ...

beginner's luck

Entertainment; Popular culture

Usually grumbled by an expert who just lost a game to a novice, "beginner's luck" is the idea that newbies are unusually likely to win when they try out a sport, ...