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Top 10 Strange Superstitions Around the World
Bizarre Superstitions in Society
Pirates believed that piercing the ears with such precious metals as silver and gold improved one's eyesight.


Many believe that if all of the candles on a birthday cake are blown out with one breath, while making a silent wish, the wish will come true.

Breaking a mirror is said to bring bad luck for 7 years. To "undo" this, take the shards of glass and bury them underneath the moonlight.
In ancient times, the mirror was said to be a window to the viewer's soul. If that mirror were to break, it would

The superstitious symbolism of a black cat crossing one's path is
dependent upon culture: some cultures consider this a sign of impending bad luck, while some cultures consider this a sign of impending good luck.

Whistling while you work may be an issue in Lithuania where it's forbidden to whistle indoors because the noise is believed to summon demons.

According to a Russian superstition, bird poop that lands on you or something that belongs to you will bring you wealth — something to keep in mind the next time you're reading under a tree.


“Friday the 13th”
Like the number 7 for the Romans, magical significance has been attached to the number 13--but this time, it’s unlucky rather than lucky. The number 12 has frequently been seen as positive (12 months of the year and 12 signs of the zodiac, for example, or 12 days of Christmas and 12 tribes of Israel), naturally making its nearest neighboring number to the north negative.