But these “irrational” acts are actually more normal than you may think. Everyone has common superstitions or little rituals they do to feel safe or to take back a sense of control.

So a superstition is a belief or practice that people cling to even after new knowledge or facts prove that these silly beliefs are untrue. Common superstitions: Do not walk under a ladder or you ...

A pinch of salt, rabbits, and knocking on wood: Learn the surprisingly ancient histories of these common superstitions. This belief stems from the ancient beliefs of totemism—the spiritual ...

But while some superstitions are common across cultures, others are truly bizarre. Buckle up, and get ready for a trip around the world of weird superstitions! Here is a list of the weirdest ...

From avoiding any path that takes one under a ladder to throwing salt over one’s shoulder to ensure bad luck is reversed, these are some of the most common superstitions and their origins.

There's a long list of superstitions many of us follow, but why? It turns out there are explanations. In case it’s not enough that breaking a mirror may bring bad luck, that bad luck is said to ...

This superstition is so legit that the term triskaidekaphobia was coined for those who have a fear of the number 13. In short, History.com says Western cultures have long associated the number 12 ...

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It brings together some of the most common superstitions about animals, “dealing with them in a light and popular way,” with copious quotations from the poets. One of its aims is to sweep away ...

This practice is a superstition, and superstition is explicitly named as a sin by the Catholic Church. Yes, even if you do it gently and don’t scowl and shake a fist at the statue before you ...