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The vernacular or people's culture that prevails in a modern society.

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If your absolute favorite stone is the Opal, you're out of luck…literally since this stone is said to bring bad luck to whoever wears it. This superstition stemmed from the best selling novel 'Anne ...

Ringing of the bells

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As it turns out, bells are sounded during special occasions due to the widely held belief that bells frighten evil spirits away. This belief originated during Queen Elizabeth's reign for two reasons; ...

Bird poop equals riches

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In Russia, and other Slavic countries, there is a belief that if a bird defecates on you, your car or your property it's a sign good luck and may bring you riches. The more birds involved, the richer ...

Old, new, borrowed, blue

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This popular wedding tradition is said to have originated during the Victorian era and involves giving the bride various gifts. One is something old and represents continuity; another is new and ...

Black cats, bad luck

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Most people have heard the saying that if a black cat crosses your path its bad luck (if you haven't well now you have). This superstition finds it's origin in the middles ages due to the ...

Unlucky smoking triad

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From the Crimean War through World War I, it was considered bad luck among soldiers to light three cigarettes with one match. It was theorized that by the time the third cigarette was lit, a sniper ...

Knock on wood

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Knocking on wood, or simply saying "knock on wood" after making a hopeful statement, finds it's roots in the idea that you're tempting fate by acknowledging your good fortune. It's believed that the ...