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Superstitions

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    Various superstitions from around the world (mê tín)
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  • If this animal walks in front of you, it is considered bad luck in the US. What animal?
    Black cat
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  • In Britain, it is bad luck to put your shoes where? a. On the carpet b. On the back of someone's seat c. On the table
    c. On the table
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  • In America, stepping on a crack in the pavement will a. bring seven years' bad luck b. break your mother's back c. cause your hair to fall out
    b. break your mother's back
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  • In many Asian countries, cutting your hair before an exam will cause you to a. forget everything b. pass the test c. get a near perfect score
    a. forget everything
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  • In Germany, what drink should you not say "cheers" with? a. Beer b. Juice c. Water
    c. Water (it means you wish death on everyone you are with)
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  • Which bird is considered unlucky in many countries like Egypt and Vietnam (so I hear) a. Owl b. Pigeon c. Parrot d. Eagle
    a. Owl
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  • In Vietnam and many Asian countries, you shouldn't give what color flowers a. Red b. White c. Yellow
    b. White
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  • In Korea, leaving a fan on when you sleep means a. you will fail your test b. you will die c. you will have bad luck with your relationships
    b. you will die
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  • In Spain, eating grapes on New Year's Eve at Midnight means a. You will have bad luck next year b. You will meet the person of your dreams c. You will have good luck
    c. You will have good luck (for one year)
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  • In Japan, why do you hide your thumbs when you pass a graveyard? a. You are protecting your parents b. You are protecting yourself c. You are protecting your boyfriend/girlfriend
    a. You are protecting your parents from death
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  • In Rwanda (Africa) women don't eat goat meat because: a. It will kill them b. it will cause them to grow hair on their face c. It will cause them not to have babies
    b. it will cause them to grow hair on their face
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  • In Russia, what color of flowers should you NOT buy for your boyfriend/girlfriend? a. Red b. White c. Yellow
    c. Yellow (it means you won't be faithful)
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  • While on a ship from Britain, don't whistle because a. it will sink the ship b. it will cause the ship to get lost c. it will cause a storm
    c. it will cause a storm
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  • What fruits should not be brought on a ship a. Bananas b. Coconuts c. Apples
    a. Bananas
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  • In Korea, you should not write a living person's name in what color a. Black b. Red c. Blue
    b. Red (brings death or bad luck)
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  • If it rains on your wedding day, you will have a. good luck, but no money b. bad luck, but a lot of money c. good luck and a lot of money
    c. good luck and a lot of money
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