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Gesundheit!
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Atchoo! Gesundheit! Sneezing throughout the ages and throughout the world has had some wonderful superstitions attached to it - here are a just a few
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Difficult
10 Q
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EmmaF2008
Aug 12 09
3573 plays
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Four Leaf Clovers
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The four leaf clover is believed to be a sign of good luck. Evidence though is hard to find, so let your mind dismiss realty for a moment.
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Tough
10 Q
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einsteinII
Feb 01 13
369 plays
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Sailor Superstitions
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"What the sea wants, the sea will have." Many sailors were so in awe of the ocean, they never bothered to learn to swim. Can you answer these questions about maritime superstitions?
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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Czolgolz
Dec 25 07
4389 plays
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Chinese Superstitions
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A few questions on superstitions and traditions for those of you interested in Chinese culture.
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Difficult
10 Q
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chenhailun
Feb 21 03
3057 plays
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Theatrical Superstitions
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Theater people are a superstitious lot. Maybe it has something to do with the fear of screwing up in front of a large audience. At any rate, see if you know your theater lore.
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Difficult
10 Q
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Czolgolz
Dec 12 07
3420 plays
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Animal Superstitions - Part 1
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You know all about ladders, black cats and broken mirrors, but what about some of these lesser known superstitions regarding animals?
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Average
10 Q
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skunkee
Mar 11 04
11916 plays
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Cosmopolitan Beliefs, Customs and Gestures
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This is a group effort from the "Lost Connection." Given the diverse assembly of our membership, a potpourri of questions about superstitions, customs and gestures is offered for your delight.
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Difficult
10 Q
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christopherm
Dec 19 09
864 plays
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Animal Superstitions - Part 2
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Did you know that the way to get rid of whooping cough is to inhale the breath of a horse? These questions deal with other 'cures' that people once believed could be obtained from our animal friends.
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Average
10 Q
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skunkee
Mar 26 04
8262 plays
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Yours Truly Stinks!
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I've recently become terrified of things that go bump in the night. I've done my research and found some flowers, plants and herbs which will protect me. The downside is this; yours truly stinks! Can you identify some protective plants?
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Tough
10 Q
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EmmaF2008
May 24 10
696 plays
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British Creatures and Places in Legend, Part 1
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England is ripe with legends and myths that are steeped in history and might-have-been. Here are several of the more interesting ones I've visited recently. You can also Google Earth each of these locations.
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Tough
10 Q
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coventry815
Jan 19 09
2238 plays
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Marie Laveau & Voodoo
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This is a quiz on the great Marie Laveau and some Voodoo in general. Enjoy!
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Difficult
20 Q
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AmandaLG
Aug 02 00
2412 plays
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Do You Feel Lucky?
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I hope you do feel lucky because my luck has been awful lately. Please help me change it by playing this quiz on popular superstitions.
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Average
10 Q
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StarStruck60
Nov 11 09
4716 plays
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Superstition, Folklore & Myth from Ireland
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Do You Know Any Irish Superstitions, Myths and Folklore?
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Difficult
10 Q
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t_s
Dec 21 06
4428 plays
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Animal Superstitions - Part 3
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You know all about ladders, black cats and broken mirrors, but what about some of these lesser known superstitions regarding animals?
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Average
10 Q
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skunkee
Apr 21 04
6474 plays
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Little Miss Lucky
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My friend Little Miss Lucky was telling me about some of the things that people around the world think bring good luck. How many of these things have you heard of?
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Average
10 Q
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dcpddc478
Jan 11 12
996 plays
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The Fairy Ring
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This is a quiz based on one of my many Tarot Card books.
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Difficult
10 Q
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gypsy_girl
Nov 14 07
1062 plays
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Cats And Superstition
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Cats are ancient, mystical, infinitely fascinating creatures. Superstitions relating to them abound! Here is a quiz on some of the more common superstitions regarding felines.
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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gretas
Mar 09 05
5184 plays
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More Monsters
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Following the popularity (well, lots of people have played it!) of my first monster quiz, I'm having another go. I hope you join me!
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Tough
10 Q
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Sallyo
Mar 01 04
5169 plays
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Not An Ordinary Quiz On Superstitions!
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Some superstitions have multiple origins; others have lost theirs over time. So, I've listed some updated facts about the subjects of the old sayings, instead of the origins. Have fun!
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Average
10 Q
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oh-Kay
Aug 09 07
7170 plays
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Strange Twists of Luck
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This quiz is on people who were lucky or unlucky. I hope you enjoy my quiz.
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Impossible
10 Q
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Charlie007
Oct 08 02
4584 plays
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Myth, Superstitions, Lore
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More Lore, Myth, Superstition & Old Wives Tales from Scotland.
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Difficult
10 Q
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t_s
Nov 08 06
3987 plays
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Famous Haunted Places
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Unexplainable things such as temperature drops, apparations and strange sounds are reported everyday to police. What are these things caused from? Ghosts? Spirits? Or are they all just a coincidence?
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Very Difficult
10 Q
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guypineapple
Aug 04 07
2526 plays
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Household Objects And Superstition
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Superstitions are attached to almost every aspect of life. Here is a quiz on superstitions connected to everyday household objects and activities.
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Difficult
10 Q
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gretas
Mar 18 05
6840 plays
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Old Wives' Tales
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Many old wives' tales have basis in scientific fact. Others are simply old wives' tales. In this quiz you will tell me which ones are fact and which are fiction.
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Average
10 Q
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Morrigan716
Nov 13 01
27432 plays
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Religious Superstitions
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These are a few superstitions that have become associated with religion over time, but particularly so around the celebration of Easter.
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Tough
10 Q
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Creedy
Aug 07 10
825 plays
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Wishing on a Star
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This quiz explores superstitions, traditions, magical and religious beliefs associated with stars and other heavenly bodies.
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Average
10 Q
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featherynscale
Jan 11 11
684 plays
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Superstitions
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Some of these may be just weird southern Missouri or northern Arkansas things.
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Average
10 Q
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BluGolden
Mar 11 00
14661 plays
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Sometimes You Eat the Bears!
Team quiz by Scotland the Brains
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Some days your luck deserts you, some days your luck is true. Sometimes you eat the bears, sometimes the bears eat you! This is an unusual quiz about luck, bad luck and some bears thrown in for good luck. Quiz by team Scotland the Brains.
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Tough
15 Q
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tedbhoy
May 19 10
396 plays
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Warding off bad luck
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Being superstitious can paralyze you. Here are some ways to ward off all that bad luck.
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Tough
10 Q
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tee-hee-me
Sep 04 02
5610 plays
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Once in a while...
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...right in the middle of ordinary life, love hands us a fairy tale. Test your knowledge of wedding superstitions and traditions here!
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Average
10 Q
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irishchic5
Oct 31 12
543 plays
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