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Is there any scientific basis that walking under the ladder is bad luck?
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∙ 10y ago
Yes! If you walk under a rotten termite filled wooden ladder, watch out! It might fall on you!
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What are the Examples of superstitions and their scientific basis if any?
Some examples of superstitions are walking under a ladder, knocking on wood, and having bad luck after breaking a mirror. Superstitions do not have a scientific basis, there might be a reason such as someone walking under a ladder might get something dropped on them, but this is not scientific.
When did the superstition of walking under the ladder first start?
The walking under a ladder superstition started because people can drop things from the ladder on top of someone walking underneath.
When did going under a ladder become bad luck?
although going under a ladder isn't bad luck, probally someone who was walking under a ladder probally got hurt or killed walking under a ladder when something fell on him from a worker on the ladder
Is walking under a ladder bad luck or good luck?
The general consensus I think is bad luck. If a black cat crosses your path while walking under the ladder..... run.
Why is a ladder bad luck?
walking under a ladder has traditionally been bad luck in the South for decades.
What does it mean if you dreamed of ladder?
its meansd bad luck ... also if you dream of walking under a ladder ! so careful
Do you get 7 years of bad luck by walking under a ladder?
there is no such thing as bad luck
When superstitions were made up?
All superstitions were made up. Some had a basis in fact (walking under a ladder) others happened because of frequent cause & effect (the athlete that doesn't wash his socks when he is on a winning streak).
How science opposes superstitions?
By proving that walking under a ladder will not make bad things happen to you, it may be stupidly risky if someone has a tool/bucket/tin of paint and you knock the ladder causing it to hit you but by the scientific process of prediction, testing and conclusion of results we get proof that some superstitions are wrong.
How does science oppose superstitions?
By proving that walking under a ladder will not make bad things happen to you, it may be stupidly risky if someone has a tool/bucket/tin of paint and you knock the ladder causing it to hit you but by the scientific process of prediction, testing and conclusion of results we get proof that some superstitions are wrong.
Give 3 examples of supertitions belief?
3 examples of bad luck: Breaking a mirror, walking under a ladder, or spilling salt.
Give 3 superstition beliefs that you know?
Breaking a mirror will bring seven years of bad luck. Finding a four-leaf clover is considered good luck. Walking under a ladder is believed to bring bad luck.
