Superstitions Trivia

When you spill salt, to avoid bad luck you should …
1. sprinkle a little salt in your right hand and throw it over your left shoulder.
2. knock on wood.
3. spread it into the shape of a cross.
When you suddenly shiver for no reason, that means…
1. someone has just walked over your future grave.
2. someone has just thought of you.
3. someone has just talked about you.
If your ears are hot then someone is ...
1. talking about you.
2. insulting you.
3. thinking of you.
You have to cover your mouth when you sneeze...
1. to keep your soul from escaping.
2. so an evil spirit cannot enter your body.
3. so no one will steal your breath.
When a bird pecks on your window...
1. someone in your home will soon die.
2. good fortune is coming.
3. a child will soon be born.
If your nose itches, ...
1. company is coming.
2. death is coming.
3. sickness is coming.
When your palm itches...
1. money is coming your way.
2. you are about to shake the hand of a new friend.
3. hard work is required of you.
When the bottom of your feet itch...
1. you'll soon walk on ground new to you.
2. your foot will soon be injured.
3. get ready to run.
When you play cards the luckiest seat is the one...
1. that faces the door.
2. to the left of the dealer.
3. to the right of the dealer.
If you fasten a button into the wrong buttonhole, it means...
1. bad luck awaits you.
2. you will kiss a fool.
3. you will never be with your true love.
To cut bread in an uneven manner means...
1. that you have been telling lies.
2. that you will get in a fight.
3. that you will have a great loss.
To have an egg fall and smash means...
1. good news.
2. new life.
3. sadness.
Unless something is received in exchange, it is unlucky to give to a friend..
1. a pair of gloves.
2. a mirror.
3. an handkerchief.
To put your socks or stockings on inside out means that you will ...
1. receive a present.
2. lose something of value.
3. have a love affair.
It is said that women should never whistle because...
1. it encourages evil spirits to visit them.
2. they will never wed a rich man.
3. she will never be successful.
It is said that lightning will never strike a person...
1. sleeping.
2. laughing.
3. crying.
A US superstition says that when the bubbles of your coffee float towards you that means...
1. good times are coming.
2. you are going to meet a new lover.
3. you will win the lottery.
If your lips itch, it mean...
1. You will be kissed shortly.
2. You will soon meet a new friend.
3. A member of your family is angry with you.
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 to avoid bad luck.
1. an ambulance.
2. a police car.
3. a fire engine.
Flies are so annoying because...
1. They were excommunicated by St Bernard and are angry about it.
2. Noah did not want to bring them on his ark.
3. They were jealous of St Francis' love of birds and wanted some attention too.
If a black cat walks towards you,
1. it brings good fortune.
2. it brings illness.
3. it brings bad luck.
Yawning is considered a bad omen but you stop the evil consequences...
1. snapping your fingers.
2. knocking on wood.
3. crossing your fingers.
It's bad luck to cut finger and toe nails on...
1. Sunday
2. Wednesday
3. Monday
In England, to meet a spotted or black and white dog on your way to a business appointment means ...
1. you are going to do a good business.
2. you are going to get angry for some reason.
3. you are going to do a bad business.
A sailor wearing an earring....
1. cannot drown.
2. will be lucky fishing.
3. will work on a big boat.