Post by Rhonda on Aug 12, 2007 15:47:50 GMT -5
Things that seem bizarre to us but normal in other cultures
same as many of ours will seem to bizarre to them
+------------- Bizarre Superstitions -------------+
In Iceland, an unmarried person who sits at the corner of a
Table won't marry for seven years. A pregnant woman who
Drinks from a cracked cup risks having a baby with a hare-
Lip.
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In Japan, picking up a comb with its teeth facing your body
Brings bad luck.
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In Malta, churches with two towers are fitted with a clock
Face in each, but the two clocks always tell different times
To confuse the Devil about the time of the service.
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In Nigeria, a man hit with a broom becomes impotent unless
He retaliates seven times with the same broom. Sweeping a
House at night brings misfortune to the occupants.
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In Poland, bringing lilac into the house is a sure sign of
Impending death.
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In Scotland, red and green should never be worn together. It
Is unlucky to throw vegetables on to the fire and to carry a
Spade through the house. This means that a grave will soon
Be dug. And three swans flying together means a national
Disaster is imminent.
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In Holland, people with red hair bring bad luck.
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In China, sweeping out a house removes all the good luck,
Especially on Chinese New Year.
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same as many of ours will seem to bizarre to them
+------------- Bizarre Superstitions -------------+
In Iceland, an unmarried person who sits at the corner of a
Table won't marry for seven years. A pregnant woman who
Drinks from a cracked cup risks having a baby with a hare-
Lip.
*************************************************
In Japan, picking up a comb with its teeth facing your body
Brings bad luck.
****************************************************
In Malta, churches with two towers are fitted with a clock
Face in each, but the two clocks always tell different times
To confuse the Devil about the time of the service.
*******************************************************
In Nigeria, a man hit with a broom becomes impotent unless
He retaliates seven times with the same broom. Sweeping a
House at night brings misfortune to the occupants.
********************************************************
In Poland, bringing lilac into the house is a sure sign of
Impending death.
********************************************************
In Scotland, red and green should never be worn together. It
Is unlucky to throw vegetables on to the fire and to carry a
Spade through the house. This means that a grave will soon
Be dug. And three swans flying together means a national
Disaster is imminent.
********************************************************
In Holland, people with red hair bring bad luck.
***************************************************
In China, sweeping out a house removes all the good luck,
Especially on Chinese New Year.
***