George Mitchell: What’s in a superstition?

Why do so many humans believe in superstitions when our logical brain tells us that they simply cannot be true? Why do so many believe things about cats, mirrors and numbers? And why do millions of us get scared of the phrase “don’t tempt fate”? It’s not for me to say, I’ll leave that up

Study reveals most popular superstition in Illinois

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — With St. Patrick’s Day coming up, a recent study revealed that a good luck horseshoe is the most popular superstition in Illinois. According to a study by Potawatomi Hotel & Casino, here’s what they found: The most popular superstition in Illinois is good luck horseshoe. The most popular superstitions in America:

9 Chinese New Year Foods You Need This February 12

Lunar New Year is around the corner (YAY!) and even though this year’s celebrations may be different because of the COVID-19 pandemic (sigh), some traditions will stay the same—especially when it comes to food. If you didn’t know, Eastern cultures celebrate the New Year on February 12 as part of an annual 15-day festival, following

Winter Time Is Hilda Time

It is time for you to feast upon a tale of adventure in a chill land filled with the beasts of central and northern European mythology. Its plucky protagonist escapes many an ill fate nearly delivered by the claws and jaws of monsters and holds an uneasy alliance with a consortium of witches. The fate

When Visiting These Countries, Be Sure To Know About These Superstitions Before You Go

Every country has a superstition (or several) but these are the ones you should probably know about before booking a trip. Cyber Monday deals for the home Superstitions are little more than the belief that if a person does one thing, it will either prevent something from occurring or cause it to. In most cases,

Spilled Some Salt? Learn More About Common Superstitions And Their Origins

Looking for a little luck? Aren’t we all! While many of us say we’re not superstitious, we may not be telling the whole truth. Many superstitious habits are simply picked up from family and friends — things we’ve seen people do, like crossing our fingers or knocking on wood. Other common superstitions, like broken mirrors