Bizarre Superstitions Around the World

What is the old Dutch superstition about singing at the dinner table?

• It attracts evil spirits

• It brings good luck

• It makes the food taste better

• It scares away rats

In which countries is it considered bad luck to cut your nails at night?

• Turkey, India, and Japan

• China, Russia, and Brazil

• Germany, Australia, and Canada

• Mexico, France, and Italy

What is the superstition in Korea about cutting nails in the dark?

• It will cause bad luck for 7 years

• It will attract evil spirits

• It will bring financial ruin

• The clippings will turn into a monster version of you

Why is whistling believed to cause trouble in Turkey?

• It leads to financial ruin

• It attracts dogs

• It brings bad luck

• It summons the devil

What is the superstition in Japan about giving a thumbs up in a cemetery?

• It brings good luck

• It protects your parents from the spirit of death

• It attracts evil spirits

• It angers the spirits

Why is it believed to be bad luck to wear red during stormy weather in the Philippines?

• It increases the chances of being struck by lightning

• It attracts wild animals

• It brings bad luck to others

• It causes floods

What is the superstition in South Korea about sleeping in a room with an electric fan and the door closed?

• It will attract evil spirits

• It will cause nightmares

• It will bring good luck

• It will leave you dead by morning

What is the Turkish superstition about chewing gum at night?

• It brings bad luck

• It turns into the human flesh of the dead

• It causes nightmares

• It attracts evil spirits

What is the Icelandic superstition about knitting outdoors during the winter?

• It will prolong the season

• It will bring good luck

• It will attract wild animals

• It will cause bad weather

What is the tradition in Spain on New Year's Eve?

• To eat a dozen grapes in the final 12 seconds of the year

• To wear red for good luck

• To light fireworks at midnight

• To make a wish at midnight