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Geminids and Beliefs about MeteorsThey travel at a speed of about 22 mi (35 km) per second and ignite. When seen from Earth, they look like shooting stars that are on fire - something truly beautiful and mystical....
Native American Superstitions about MeteorsOne of the most widespread beliefs pertaining to meteors might seem quite curious and unexpected to us. Some cultures believed that meteors were in fact the feces of the stars....
Folk Beliefs about Salt and SugarThis is the oldest folk belief about salt, since in ages past, only the richest owned salt and whenever they spilt it in the home, great turmoil would ensue....
Beliefs about SpidersOur beliefs have melded with our everyday lives and surround us at any given moment. It is fascinating however, when looking at them separately. Such as beliefs about spiders, for example....
Superstitions about CuckoosIt is assumed that it was at the end of the Middle Ages, when the world already believed in all kinds of superstitions, that the superstition about the cuckoo, which heralds death, appeared....
Superstitions about RingsThere exist tons of superstitions about how by wearing a ring you can attract success and protect yourself from danger....
Superstitions About MoneyNot everyone believes in them, but one of the most widespread superstitions in the world of money is that when you receive money, it needs to stay in your home overnight before you begin to spend it....
Beliefs about Broken ObjectsBroken objects always bring bad luck - this unifies all beliefs pertaining to usable items that have been broken.
One of the oldest beliefs goes that if you break a mirror you will have 7 years of bad luck....
Superstitions about praying mantisesAfrican Bushmen of the Kalahari are respectful to the praying mantis and never touch them, because according to their beliefs, they have great magical powers....
Beliefs and cats"According to Japanese belief if greeting a cat when sneezing, a whole year after they would not have problems with teeth....
Most popular sleep disturbancesAbout 15 percent of the population suffers from somnambulism and occasionally walk out of the house or outside, without waking. Scientists state that a deficit of sleep, and stress are to blame for this....
Beliefs about Wearing a CrossThe cross is considered the most powerful Christian talisman, which is why so many believers wear it. Besides protecting us however, the relic can also warn of dangers, according to beliefs....
Superstitions about Friday the 13thPsychologists have found that people who see themselves as unfortunate are highly likely to believe in superstitions related to bad luck....
Everything you Don't Know about Asian SuperstitionsIn China and Japan they believe that the number 13 brings negative energy which is why it is often excluded when constructing new buildings and the elevators there do not even have a button with such a number....
The Most Famous Guidebooks about DeathOne can read about the extreme details therein, starting from what the deceased should carry with them to the beyond and getting into how to prepare for the transition while still alive....
Most Fascinating Facts about the EarthThis means that life has only been around for 5-10% of Earth's history;
- The most spoken language on the planet is Chinese, used by about 1 billion people....
The Most Curious Facts about AnimalsMost people may not even suspect it but a large number of the mammals, birds, reptiles and other animals that surround us possess remarkable abilities....