25 Common Superstitions And Their Origins

From Friday 13th to walking under ladders these are 25 common superstitions and their origins.   / list25     / list25   http://list25.com Check out the text version too! - http://list25.com/25-common-superstit... Here's a preview: It's bad luck to open an umbrella indoors Broken mirrors lead to seven years of bad luck When you spill salt, toss some over your left shoulder to avoid bad luck Knock on wood to prevent dissapointment Hang a horseshoe on your door with the open end up for good luck A black cat crossing your path is unlucky The number 13 is unlucky Finding a four leaf clover is lucky Wishing upon a shooting star Holding your breath while passing a cemetery Throwing coins in a fountain for luck Wishing on dandelions Putting hats on a bed is bad luck Putting candles on a birthday cake It's lucky for a bride to see a chimney sweep on her wedding day Seeing the bride on the wedding day is bad luck Carrying the bride over the threshold A rabbit's foot brings good luck Bird droppings on your head for luck Wearing the wedding ring on the fourth finger of the left hand Wishbones being associated with luck Lighting three cigarettes with one match is unlucky Placing shoes on the table Step on a crack and break your mother's back