Superstitions.

Don't Cheers With Water
A German superstition declares that if you cheers with water you're actually wishing death upon the people you're drinking with. The idea stems from Greek mythology.

 

Avoid Sleeping With Your Head to the North
According to Japanese superstition, sleeping with your head in this direction is bad luck because that's how the deceased are laid to rest.

 

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Keep Your New Shoes Off the Table
In Britain, it's considered bad luck because it is supposed to symbolize the death of a loved one. Back in the day, placing someone's shoes on a table was a way to let their family know that they passed away. Nowadays, it's also just bad etiquette.

 

Itchy Hands Have Financial Repercussions
In Turkey, an itchy right hand means you'll come into some money but an itch on your left means you'll lose money.

 

Don't Play With Scissors
Crafters beware! Idly playing with scissors will bring bad luck according to Egyptian lure. Plus, it's just plain dangerous.

 

Stepping in Dog Poop Isn't Necessarily Bad
This one seems unlucky all around but just go with it. Stepping in dog poop is actually considered good luck in France if you do it with your left foot. It's only bad luck if you step with your right foot.

 

Bird Poop Brings Good Fortune
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.

 

Owls Are Bad Omens
There's an Egyptian superstition that if you see or hear an owl, terrible news is coming. Yet another reason to not hang out in the woods at night.

 

And an Owl in Your House Brings Death
Also, an Italian superstition says that if an owl ends up in your house, someone in your family will die. But hoo?

 

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Knitting Outside Can Prolong Winter
If you're in Iceland, keep the knitting inside the house. There's a local superstition that doing your needlework on your doorstep will keep those temps frigid.

 

Don't Play With Yo-Yos
Syria banned Yo-Yos in 1933 over fear that they would cause a drought. The jury is still out on fidget spinners.

 

Don't Get a Haircut on Tuesdays
Reconsider your #TransformationTuesday plans. Getting a haircut on a Tuesday in India will cause bad luck, based on legend.

 

Never look a gift horse in the mouth.

 

If you spill salt it's bad luck unless you then throw some over your shoulder.
If you spill a bong it's bad luck no matter what you do. Especially if you don't clean up the damn mess!

 

Giving Yellow Flowers Is Not a Nice Gesture
Gifting yellow flowers in Russia means that you're cursing your friend with infidelity.

 

Spilling Water Behind Someone Is a Nice Gesture
In Serbia, it's believed to bring good luck if you drip water behind a person. Dumping it on them is flat-out rude no matter where you are, however.

 

Wedding Bells Ward Off Evil
Irish brides have been known to wear bells on their dresses to ward off evil spirits who might try to ruin their marriage — as opposed to relatives who have too many spirits and end up ruining the wedding.

 

You will glow if you place a buttercup to your chin