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Bad Luck Superstitions

July 12, 2017April 3, 2026 Lisa

Most superstitions had their beginnings a long time ago and are based on ignorance or misunderstandings of science. As far as I can tell, American and European superstitions run along the same lines with minute differences. For example, in America… Read moreBad Luck Superstitions

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Lucky all around – wish me Luck

December 30, 2016April 3, 2026 Lisa

Sometime in everyone’s life you need or would appreciate a bit of luck, that is universal. Some of the luck-getting traditions are similar some different. Like when we moved into our new home a friend brought us a gift of… Read moreLucky all around – wish me Luck

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