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∙ 15y agoThere seem to be many explanations. One is that the magpie refused to go into the ark (or was thrown out of the ark for being noisy). Another links to the crucifixion - the magpie either refused to sing & comfort Jesus, or mocked him, or failed to wear full mourning. There is a legend that this bird has a drop of the devil's blood under its tongue. Oddly, in the East the magpie is a lucky bird. I think the real explanation, sadly, is that human beings simply do not like intelligent, successful animals.
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∙ 11y agoOne for sorrow,Two for joy,Three for a girl,Four for a boy,Five for silver,Six for gold,Seven for a secret,Never to be told
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