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Most certainly they are.
Actors still won't wish some one "good luck" before a performance.
Many people who play sports have "lucky' shirts, other items of clothing or rituals before a game.
People cross their fingers and hope something will "go well".
People make wishes on birthday candles, the first star of the night, or when they throw a coin into a fountain.
People "knock on wood" to avert misfortune.
Many people will not accept a knife as a gift without "paying" the giver with a coin.
Many people will not give a wallet or coin purse to anyone without adding a bit of money to it.
There are thousands of "superstitions' in everyday life.
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Is the stolen generation still happening today?
no
What may bring genocide today still?
Many reasons can cause genocide. Truth is its still happening today, just look at Darfur..
Is war still happening today?
There are wars taking place today, especially in the middle east (Syria, etc).
Is the war still relevant today?
Of course it's relevant. There are wars happening as we speak.
When is child slavery happening?
Child slavery still occurs today all around the world.
Are wars still happening today?
yes for example England and America are at war with the taliban in Asia
Is it economic phenomenon still happening today in US?
in our present what is the reality that would connect us to the article affected by the great depression? in what way
Would people still believe in superstitions?
Yes, a lot of people still believe in superstitions, despite clear and contradictory evidence (or rational explanations for the origin of a superstition).
Will superstitions never stop?
Superstitions are intrinsic to humankind. We find "cause and effect" in much of what we do and observe around us. Most superstitions are harmless enough and really should not be given too much credence. When humankind has advanced far enough to be able to understand and control things like "luck" superstitions will no longer be necessary, but for now, I do not see that happening in the foreseeable future.
What are the most famous middle ages superstitions?
Superstitions have probably been present among us since time immortal. Most of the superstitions origins have been lost within the mists of time, but there are some that you can probably guess the reasons for, - e.g, not walking under a ladder makes sense as someone may be working at the top of it & something may fall on you! You will find listed below a collection of superstitions that are still with us today & probably observed by millions world-wide! This is by no means an exhaustive list as there is literally thousands of superstitions out there!
What kind of child labor is happening today in the U.S.?
There are still children working in the fields and in the illegal sweat shops.
When was slavery happening?
Slavery has been a fact of life since before recorded history. It still exists today.
