Even
if you don’t consider yourself a superstitious person, you probably say
“God bless you” when someone sneezes or find yourself knocking wood.
And, though superstitions aren’t logical, the idea of luck and magic
can be comforting—especially when so many things are beyond our
control. In honor of this unlucky day, we set out to discover the
source for 13 common superstitions.
4. Walking Under a Ladder
5. Throwing Salt over Your Shoulder
6. Opening an Umbrella Inside
7. Saying “God Bless You” After a Sneeze
8. Carrying a Rabbit’s Foot
10. Crossing Your Fingers
13. Bird Droppings on Your Head
