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Introduction:
"Some superstitions are well known, like passing under a ladder and seeing a black cat. However, there exist superstitions that aren't followed anymore. Have fun trying to guess them."


1. According to tradition, this item is used to predict the weather. It is kept beside the front door, will shrivel up when it's going to be warm and becomes moist when it's going to rain. What is it?
    almond
    seaweed
    beet
    hempseed


2. According to tradition, if you eat the spinal cord of this animal, you will go deaf. What animal is it?
    Moose
    Ostrich
    Ox
    Duck


3. If your knee itches, what does it mean?
    You will be kneeling in a strange church.
    Someone has put a curse on you.
    Someone in your family will have an accident.
    The boat you will soon board is going to sink.


4. This household item is used to ensure that a guest does not overstay his or her welcome. What is it?
    Salt
    Feather from your pillow
    Lemon juice
    Pepper


5. If you eat a plum in November, what happens to your soul?
    Nothing.
    You're going to spend 23 years in purgatory.
    You're going to Hell.
    You're going to Heaven.


6. If you pass a child through the branches of this tree, the child will live a long life. What tree is it?
    Answer: (One Word)


7. According to tradition, if a guy wants a certain girl, he must prick this particular fruit all over, sleep with it tucked inside his armpit and give it to the lucky girl the next day. If she eats it, she will be won over. What is the fruit?
    Tomato
    Apple
    Orange
    Banana


8. If you are a blonde and you want to keep you hair color as long as possible, this precious stone is supposed to help you to do that. What stone is it?
    Turquoise
    Peridot
    Opal
    Amber


9. A US superstition carries meaning to the direction when bubbles are floating in this drink. What drink is it?
    Coffee
    Milk
    Tea
    Cappuchino


10. If you catch this insect, you will marry within a year. What insect is it?
    Answer: (One Word)


11. If your lips itch, what does it mean?
    You will meet someone you dislike.
    You will soon meet a new friend.
    A member of your family is angry with you.
    You will be kissed shortly.


12. Supposedly, there is an unlucky color for a car, it actually 'brings on' accidents. What color is it?
    Answer: (One Word)


13. If you see this vehicle, you have to hold your breath and pinch your nose until the vehicle is out of sight, or until you see a dog. What vehicle is it?
    Ambulance
    Police car
    Firetruck
    Helicopter


14. A woman wearing this clothing item, blessed by a priest, will have a relativey easy childbirth. What item is it?
    Bonnet
    Socks
    Belt
    Gloves


15. Why are flies so annoying?
    Noah did not want to bring them on his ark.
    St Matthew shooed them away when Christ died.
    They were jealous of St Francis' love of birds and wanted some attention too.
    They were excommunicated by St Bernard and are angry about it.


16. According to tradition, what is the most unluckiest month of the year?
    May
    November
    April
    July


17. There are a lot of superstitions surrounding cats, but do you know what may happen if you kick a cat?
    You will get pneumonia.
    You may be beaten up by a stranger shortly.
    You may get rheumatism.
    You may lose all your hair.


18. If a shoelace comes undone, what does it mean?
    You will get a cramp.
    A priest will cross your path.
    A potential lover is nearby. You must look up when reattaching your shoelace to identify him or her.
    Someone is talking about you.


19. Yawning is considered a bad omen in some cultures. You can stop the evil consequences by doing the what?
    Digging a hole in dirt.
    Stamping your foot.
    Snapping your fingers.
    Praying.


20. What is the unluckiest day of the year?
    December 28
    May 13
    November 1st
    May 28


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