How to predict a hurricane and fulfill wishes: the most interesting superstitions in different states
Every nation has its own superstition. They usually take the form of portents of good luck and failure, or are thought to influence upcoming events. Edition USA Today collected the most interesting superstitions by state.
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The study was conducted based on materials from academic journals, books on folklore, digital libraries and information sources.
California. Many superstitions go back centuries. This, however, is recent. In California, if you make a wish when two Volkswagen Beetles cross an intersection, your wish may come true.
Florida. Given Florida's location and climate, it is not surprising that there is a superstition about hurricanes there. When a cow holds her tail upright, it is a sign that a hurricane is approaching.
Illinois. The “Billy Goat Curse” was placed on Chicago Cubs Billy Sianis after they forbade him to bring a goat to the Wrigley field during the 1945 World Series of the year. Sianis vowed that Chicago Cubs will never win the World Series if the goat is not allowed. The curse lasted until 2016 of the year, while Chicago Cubs finally won the World Series.
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New Jersey. According to some Italians from New Jersey, eating lentil soup on New Year's Eve will bring good luck in the coming year.
New York. If a person wants to profitably sell his house in New York, he should "bury" the statue of St. Joseph in his backyard. This is because he is the patron saint of real estate. Vendors should pray to St. Joseph until the house is sold, then unearth the statue and bring it to their new home.
Oregon. If you left your home in Oregon and were forced to return for some reason, this is considered a failure. To nullify this misfortune, you just have to sit on the bed for a few minutes.
Pennsylvania. Some Pennsylvania Dutch people think that if you sweep a house when the moon is hidden behind the clouds, you will not have moths or spiders.
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