13 Superstitions That Don’t Make Sense But We Can’t Get Rid Of

1. Black cat is bad luck.

They are so cute, why this bullying? Besides, this matter is serious business. Many animal rights associations fight for this superstition not to be more widespread. After all, because of her, many people attack or even kill the black cats they find on the street. How about helping the kittens by doing their part and stopping this belief that doesn’t make the slightest sense?

2. Itchy palm is a sign of money coming.

We don’t even need to comment on why this doesn’t make sense, the bank account balance at the end of the month doesn’t let us lie.

3. Passing under a ladder is bad luck.

4. If a guest opens the door on his way out, he will not return.

Or if a broom is placed behind the door, the annoying visitor will go away. If all this were really true, we would no longer need to worry about those unpleasant people that we only accept to receive at home out of politeness or obligation.

5. Amulets and plants that ward off the “evil eye”.

Coarse salt, rue, horseshoe, Greek eye, fig and so on… There are so many trinkets that you use that it would form a “protective bubble” around you. But will it work?

6. Opening an umbrella indoors is bad luck.

What is the logic of opening it outside, in the rain? Is getting soaked lucky?

7. If your ear is hot or red, someone is talking bad about you.

So according to that logic, some people should have their ears on fire all the time…

8. A broken mirror means seven years of bad luck.

9. Knocking three times on wood is a bad omen.

10. Spiders, crickets and geckos represent good luck for the house.

And who likes to have these roommates??

11. If the wind blows in your face when you’re cross-eyed on purpose or grimacing, it’ll stay that way forever.

This is a classic and a mother’s favourite.

12. Ladybugs and four-leaf clovers are signs of good luck.

13. Friday the 13th is “the day” of bad luck.

On second thought, better not even question this superstition. Jason might not like it…