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Which animal's foot is commonly considered to bring good luck?
Which animal's foot is commonly considered to bring good luck?
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In some cultures, a rabbit's foot is carried as an amulet believed to bring good luck. This belief is held by people in a great number of places around the world, including Europe, China, Africa, Australia, and North and South America. In variations of this superstition, the rabbit it came from must possess certain attributes, such as having been killed in a particular place, using a particular method, or by a person possessing particular attributes (e.g., by a cross-eyed man).
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Which of these is believed to bring good fortune when hung over a door?
Which of these is believed to bring good fortune when hung over a door?
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Many of us have lucky charms and trinkets that we keep close to bring us luck, such as lucky pens and socks, but there are some items that are more widely regarded as lucky. A horseshoe is a common symbol of luck in many other cultures. It's thought that if you display it with the ends pointing up, it will gather up lots of wealth and prosperity for you. It's traditional to hang the horseshoe above your door to bring luck to your household, and many people wear mini versions as lucky charms on chains.
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3/20
Which of these is commonly tossed into mall fountains for good luck?
Which of these is commonly tossed into mall fountains for good luck?
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If you’ve ever traveled to Rome, there’s a good chance you’ve stood with your back to the Trevi fountain and tossed a coin over your left shoulder, hoping for good luck. Fountains in the United States — like those at Minnesota’s Mall of America are also popular with well-wishing coin tossers. Travel + Leisure says the $2,000 a month in coins collected from fountains at the Mall of America are donated to charitable and nonprofit organizations.
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4/20
What phrase refers to a newcomer's unexpected success in an activity?
What phrase refers to a newcomer's unexpected success in an activity?
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"Beginner's luck," especially in American English, refers to the initial good fortune or success commonly supposed to come to a person who has recently taken up a new pursuit, such as a sport or game. For instance: "Catching a large trout the first time you go fishing is simply beginner's luck." The first recorded use of the phrase goes back to the early 1900s.
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5/20
According to superstition, what should you never open indoors?
According to superstition, what should you never open indoors?
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The humble umbrella—also known in various locales as a parasol, brolly, rainshade, sunshade, gamp, or Bumbershoot—takes its name from the Latin word umbra, which means shade or shadow. People have believed for hundreds of years that opening an umbrella indoors will result in bad luck “raining" down on you. Some people believe the umbrella superstition comes from ancient Egypt, where the umbrella was primarily used for protection from the hot rays of the sun. Legend has it that ancient Egyptians believed that opening an umbrella indoors—away from the sun—was a disrespectful act that would anger the sun god, who would then take out his anger on everyone in the house in which the umbrella had been opened.
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Which of these is usually considered a symbol of good luck?
Which of these is usually considered a symbol of good luck?
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The four-leaf clover has always been associated with good luck and magical properties capable of attracting good energies and removing the bad ones from our environment. Keep in mind that it is a very rare species and, therefore, when someone finds it, they think it is by fate and consider it a good luck charm. It's so rare that there's only a one in 10,000 chance of finding a four-leaf clover in the wild.
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7/20
What is the reason behind the act of knocking on wood?
What is the reason behind the act of knocking on wood?
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Knocking on wood (also phrased touching wood) is an apotropaic tradition of literally touching, tapping, or knocking on wood, or merely stating that one is doing or intending to do so, in order to avoid tempting fate after making a favorable prediction or boast, or a declaration concerning one's own death or another unfavorable situation.
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8/20
What kind of cake in Louisiana has a baby lucky figurine in it?
What kind of cake in Louisiana has a baby lucky figurine in it?
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In Louisiana and parts of the Gulf Coast region historically settled by the French, king cake is associated with Mardi Gras and is traditionally served from Epiphany until Carnival and recently year-round. Traditionally, a small porcelain baby, symbolizing Jesus, is hidden in the king cake and is a way for residents of Louisiana to celebrate their Christian faith. The baby symbolizes luck and prosperity to whoever finds it. That person is also responsible for purchasing next week's cake or hosting the next Mardi Gras party.
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Which of these acts was believed to bring bad luck among ancient sailors?
Which of these acts was believed to bring bad luck among ancient sailors?
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Sailors believed that whistling on deck would summon a fierce wind that could sink the boat. In addition, the sound of a person whistling might be confused with the pipe or whistle that a bosun used to give commands to lower-ranking sailors. There was one exception to the rule, however. The ship’s cook was allowed – even encouraged – to whistle because as long as he was whistling, he wasn’t eating his shipmates’ rations.
Source: Mercury Marine
10/20
What does a cartomancer use to predict the future?
What does a cartomancer use to predict the future?
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Cartomancy is fortune-telling or divination using a deck of cards. Forms of cartomancy appeared soon after playing cards were first introduced into Europe in the 14th century. Practitioners of cartomancy are generally known as cartomancers, card readers, or simply readers. Cartomancy using standard playing cards was the most popular form of providing fortune-telling card readings in the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries.
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11/20
Which month is considered bad luck for getting married?
Which month is considered bad luck for getting married?
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May has been historically regarded as an unlucky month to get married. The age-old rhyme cautions: “Marry in May, and you’ll live to rue the day.” But what does this have to do with setting the perfect wedding date? Well, in pagan times, May was dedicated to fertility rituals designed to bless the crops. It wasn’t considered the wisest time for a bride to wed her husband, and it’s even said that Queen Victoria forbade her children from being married in May.
Source: The Inspired Bride
12/20
Which number is considered unlucky in China?
Which number is considered unlucky in China?
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Some numbers are lucky; eight is one of them, and eighth-floor apartments in China have been known to fetch a higher market price accordingly. But the number four is considered unlucky because it sounds a lot like the word for “death,” and as a result, Chinese buildings often lack a fourth floor (just as American buildings sometimes skip the 13th). Likewise, Chinese drivers avoid license plates ending in four.
Source: Bloomberg
13/20
Which phrase brings good luck when said on every month's first day?
Which phrase brings good luck when said on every month's first day?
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The Farmers’ Almanac states if you say “rabbit rabbit,” or its variation “bunny bunny,” before any other words on the first day of the month, superstition says you’ll have good luck for the next 30 days. The phrase is thought to have originated in the United Kingdom from Lewis Carroll’s “Alice in Wonderland” book written in 1865, according to the Almanac, from its storyline “in which a young girl is ‘luckily’ guided by a white rabbit” in her adventures. The first recorded use of the phrase about good luck was in 1909, the Almanac said, in the English publication “Notes and Queries” from its March 27 edition. In the article, a father had said his children said, “Rabbit, rabbit,” up the chimney on the first day of every month “in the hopes of receiving a present.”
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The Roman goddess of luck went by which name?
The Roman goddess of luck went by which name?
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Fortuna is the goddess of fortune and the personification of luck in Roman religion who, largely thanks to the Late Antique author Boethius, remained popular through the Middle Ages until at least the Renaissance. Fortuna is often depicted with a gubernaculum (ship's rudder), a ball or Rota Fortunae (wheel of fortune, first mentioned by Cicero), and a cornucopia (horn of plenty). She might bring good or bad luck: she could be represented as veiled and blind, as in modern depictions of Lady Justice, except that Fortuna does not hold a balance.
Source: Wikipedia
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In which country do people hang onions for good luck on New Year's Eve?
In which country do people hang onions for good luck on New Year's Eve?
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Many homes in Greece hang onions on their doors on New Year's Day, a custom that dates back to the time of the ancient Greeks. Onions are thought to increase fertility, and were seen as a sign of renewal and expansion in ancient Greece. Thus, Greeks hang onions on the door in the hope that they may experience personal renewal and growth in the New Year.
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16/20
Who wrote the 1944 play 'The Man Who Had All the Luck'?
Who wrote the 1944 play 'The Man Who Had All the Luck'?
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It's the Arthur Miller play that slipped through the net. Having lasted three days on Broadway in 1944, The Man Who Had All the Luck took nearly 50 years to cross the Atlantic and is even now a Miller rarity. There are reasons for its neglect. Some passages are underwritten, such as the oddly cool reaction to the death of the neighborhood patriarch in a car accident, and the play as a whole never quite settles on the tragic trajectory it promises. Yet it is more than just a curiosity for Miller fans, much as they will appreciate the themes of aspiration, social responsibility, and the American dream that would define his later work. As well as featuring his trademark dialogue - compelling, funny, and full of ideas - it is also a grand experiment in which the playwright reverses the usual journey of a tragic hero.
Source: The Guardian
17/20
What is considered a symbol of good luck in Norse culture?
What is considered a symbol of good luck in Norse culture?
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According to Norse folklore, the oak tree was the symbol of the hammer-wielding Thor, god of thunder and lightning. To protect their houses from vengeful lightning strikes, the Ancient Norse would fill their homes with acorns collected from Northern oak forests. Fire insurance has moved on a bit since then, but many still pop an acorn in their pocket for good luck.
Source: Daily Mail
18/20
What number is considered to be lucky in Chinese culture?
What number is considered to be lucky in Chinese culture?
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8 is the luckiest number in Chinese culture because 八 sounds like 發 (fa), which means “wealth”, “fortune”, and “prosper” in Chinese. Multiples of eight are even better, as 88 bears a resemblance to 囍 (shuāng xǐ), or “double happiness”. While the Chinese will go to great lengths to avoid 4 in daily life, they will try to incorporate 8 wherever they can. In the Beijing Summer Olympics, the opening ceremony began at 8:08 pm on 8/8/08. Since the number 8 is believed to bring good luck, many airlines in Chinese-speaking countries will use combinations of 8 as flight numbers.
Source: Tutor ABC Chinese
19/20
In Japanese tradition, how many origami cranes make a wish come true?
In Japanese tradition, how many origami cranes make a wish come true?
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In Japan, the crane is a mystical creature and is believed to live for a thousand years. As a result, in the Japanese, Chinese, and Korean cultures, the crane represents good fortune and longevity. Traditionally, it was believed that if one folded 1,000 origami cranes, one’s wish would come true. It has also become a symbol of hope and healing during challenging times. As a result, it has become popular to fold 1.000 cranes (in Japanese, called “senbazuru”). The cranes are strung together on strings – usually 25 strings of 40 cranes each – and given as gifts.
Source: Family Peace Center
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What is the "lucky horn" of Naples, Italy, also known as?
What is the "lucky horn" of Naples, Italy, also known as?
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The Italian horn, also known as the "cornicello" or "corno," is a popular amulet or charm in Italian folklore. The Italian horn is often worn as jewelry and is believed to bring good luck and protection against the evil eye. It is typically depicted as a twisted horn-shaped pendant, often made of gold, red coral, or silver.
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