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Why did east Africa like salt?

dont you mean sh*t


Is it bad luck when you throw salt over your shoulder?

Of course not. It's all superstition. In fact, according to the superstition, throwing salt over your shoulder counteracts other things that bring bad luck supposedly, like breaking a mirror or spilling salt.


What is the truth about throwing salt over your left shoulder?

Nothing its a stupid superstition


If one is superstition what shoulder should one throw salt?

over the left shoulder


What is the origin of the spilling salt bad luck superstition?

The superstition surrounding spilling salt dates back to ancient times, with roots in various cultures. One popular theory suggests that spilling salt was considered bad luck because salt was a valuable commodity, often used to preserve food and ward off evil spirits. Additionally, in the Renaissance, it was believed that spilling salt angered the devil, and throwing a pinch over one's left shoulder would counteract the bad luck. This combination of cultural significance and religious connotations contributed to the superstition's persistence.


Salt over the shoulder?

The superstition of Throwing salt over your left shoulder after spilling some applies to, apparently a devil is sitting on your left shoulder, and the force of the tiny salt particles knocks him off and he lands in a little heap on the floor. Then you should stamp on him. Do not throw it over your right shoulder as this is where your guardian angel is supposed to sit. This superstition is believed to come from the middle ages.


What is the result of separating salt into its two elements?

That depends on which salt it is. Sodium chloride would split into sodium and chlorine, but calcium fluoride would be split into calcium and fluorine.


What is the result of separating salt into two elements?

That depends on which salt it is. Sodium chloride would split into sodium and chlorine, but calcium fluoride would be split into calcium and fluorine.


Is it still bad luck if you spill chicken salt?

Nope. Never was. It is, however, bad luck to believe in superstition.


Why was salt an important resource during the Civil War?

i dont know search the web or ask ur mean teacher!


Why do bakers throw salt in front of their bakery?

- sodium chloride is a deicing agent during winter - also an old superstition is possible


What are the three example of superstition?

Do not spill salt, walk under a ladder, assemble 13 people round the same table, and so on.