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Superstitions in different countriesSuperstitions in different countries
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In Slavic countries, people believe that meeting a black cat brings bad luck. The only way to neutralize the meeting with the black cat, is to spit over your left shoulder....
Strange Customs in Different CountriesStrange Customs in Different Countries
Recently, the British site Buzzfeed published several fascinating facts about the strangest customs and habits in several countries around the world....
Some Absurd Bans in Several CountriesSome Absurd Bans in Several Countries
When in Rome, do as the Romans do. This old adage applies to all of the enticing places we've visited or have yet to visit. The same goes with full force for restrictions. There exist certain prohibitions that may sound...
How warm countries welcome the New YearHow warm countries welcome the New Year
In Australia, the New Year comes without snow, trees, reindeer and other common attributes of the holiday. The tradition in Australia is to welcome the New Year under the open sky with friends and family. In Argentina,...
How the Names of Some Countries OriginatedHow the Names of Some Countries Originated
Some of the countries around the world have earned their name in a rather unique fashion....
Countries That Will Disappear in the Next 20 YearsCountries That Will Disappear in the Next 20 Years
China Unexpectedly, the British place China on the list of countries that will disappear....
In Which Country We Can Find the Love of our Life According to the ZodiacIn Which Country We Can Find the Love of our Life According to the Zodiac
Libra - Great Britain, China and New Zealand You'll experience the most luck in love in one of these 3 countries....
Internet Access is Ever More Limited on a Global ScaleInternet Access is Ever More Limited on a Global Scale
Freedom of speech on the internet has declined in 32 of the 65 countries included in the study....
Everything you Don't Know about Asian SuperstitionsEverything you Don't Know about Asian Superstitions
The rhombus To the Chinese, this geometric shape is equivalent to the Devil in Western countries....
Proven! We're Being Poisoned with Toxic Chemicals in the AirProven! We're Being Poisoned with Toxic Chemicals in the Air
Medical journals claim that they can be used effectively in developing countries and disaster areas....
Our Oceans Will Evaporate After 1 Billion YearsOur Oceans Will Evaporate After 1 Billion Years
In these countries, the consumption of water is greater than its availability. Other countries that are at risk of being put on this list are Greece, Italy, Australia, Chile and Mexico....
What Does a Ladybug Symbolize?What Does a Ladybug Symbolize?
The different names in many countries literally associate her with the Virgin Mary or God. Perhaps the most popular meaning of the ladybug is as a symbol of luck....
New Year's Rituals and Superstitions: Paint the Front Door RedNew Year's Rituals and Superstitions: Paint the Front Door Red
In the eastern countries, such as China for example, all the knives in the home are hidden and not used, so that the good luck isn't accidentally cut. Another tradition is to paint the front door red....