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In many Western cultures, finding which plant with four leaves is considered lucky?
Clover
Shamrock
Ivy
In Japan, which number is considered unlucky because it sounds like the word for “death”?
13
3
8
4
In Turkey, what is it believed that breaking accidentally brings bad luck?
window
tea cup
mirror
In Chinese tradition, which color is often considered unlucky because it is associated with mourning and funerals?
black
gold
white
red
According to a common European superstition, what happens if a black cat crosses your path?
You will get rich
You will have bad luck
You will meet a new friend
In Mexico, placing coins inside which item at New Year is thought to bring prosperity?
Wallet
Coffee mug
Shoes
Cupboard
In Russia, shaking hands or passing something over which object is believed to bring bad luck?
Doorway
Window
Table
In many countries, knocking on what material is thought to ward off bad luck?
Metal
Wood
Stone
In South Korea, sleeping with which object switched on in the room is said to be unlucky (or even dangerous)?
Light
A fan
Television
In Egypt, which animal is often seen as a symbol of good luck and protection?
Owl
Hippo
Dog
Scarab Beetle
In the United States, finding a penny on the ground is lucky only if…?
it's facing heads up
it's shiny
it’s tails up
In India, which day of the week is often considered unlucky for buying a new vehicle or starting something important?
Sunday
Saturday
Wednesday
In Greece, which object is often worn as jewelry to ward off the “evil eye”?
Blue bead
Bell
Horshoe
In Ireland, what household item is believed to bring good luck if hung above the door?
Horshoe
Broom
Lantern
