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Superstitions
Beliefs and practices resulting from the human need to find causation in the everyday happenings of life. This is where we will try to unravel some of the unusual and esoteric things people ask us about.
1,659 Questions
When did people start to believe that cats have nine lives?
they do my cat died but a couple of days later it came back to life its true
In the first place there is no evidence that there is any such thing as a demon and in the second place there is no reason cultural religious or philosophical to assume they were if there was such a thing.
What is the superstition about an elephants trunk?
It is said that when you have an image of an elephant in your home or workspace, having the elephants trunk turned upward is lucky. It is also lucky to have the elephant facing toward the door.
Are there any superstitions within Christianity?
Whether there are any superstitions within Christianity depends on your definition of superstition.
Some see all religion as superstition and on that view Christianity is, in its entirety, superstition.
The ancient Romans did not regard their own religion as a form of superstition, but when Christianity came to their attention, the authorities labelled it superstitio - a superstition, again in its entirety.
Fear of the devil and of demons is consistent with superstition, and rituals of exorcism can be called superstitions. Similarly, the earlier Christian belief in witches was a form of superstition.
Veneration of saints was controversial in early times, as some Christians saw this as akin to polytheism. An alternative view is that it is akin to superstition.
Veneration of supposed relics of saints is really no different to what we mean by superstition.
Belief in apparitions of the virgin Mary is arguably a form of superstition, as is belief that certain places are associated with healing miracles.
What does it mean if you see the coyote at night?
Coyotes may be seen at any time of the day — they are diurnal animals, however for convenience in urban areas they have arranged their daily schedules to avoid human activity, so in cities they are active mostly at night when we are not. They can do this because their eyes have many more rod receptors than the human eye has, so they can see in the dark: they have night-vision.
Is it good luck if a seagull poops on your cheak?
Not unless you like birds defecating on you. Most people would consider it unlucky, as it is a rather unlikely event that is generally unpleaseant.
What is the significance of mirrors being covered on Good Friday?
witches are supposed to be able to "scry" using mirrors, being able to look in other peoples mirrors using their own. try reading the spooks apprentice ^_^
Is it true that Aries always cheat?
Of course not! Us Aries are known for being honest, so if we find someone else, we'd already say our farewells and just leave. Sorry, but that's how Aries are. They are very straight-forward people!
Actually it isn't unless someone tries to tell you it has some kind of power. It is actually a useful tool for arranging things in a pleasing or functional way. It has other applications but it doesn't have any more power than choosing the right color to enhance your surroundings.
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Your environment has a direct, though subtle, influence on your thoughts, emotions and energy level. For example, scientific research shows that being surrounded by the colour orange increases your appetite, which is why so many fast-food resaurants have orange walls or furniture. Red makes you feel more energetic while blue makes you feel more calm.
In Feng Shui, each of 8 different compass directions are associated with 8 different major goals in life, such as prosperity, career and love/marriage. You decorate your house by using colours and objects that remind you of your goals. Obviously, being reminded of your goals all day long is going to help you to focus on achieving them. Clearing clutter can also improve your mood and increase your productivity (less time wasted looking for missing objects).
Some of the rules are logical, like keeping your desk tidy so you can get more work done. Some of them only make sense in the context of Chinese culture. For example, in China, a statue of a 3-legged toad represents money coming into your home. This makes no sense unless you know the legend of the 3-legged toad!
The effects of Feng Shui are psychological. If you believe in what you are doing, it has power, like the placebo effect. I have no idea if manipulating Chi has any real power, but it seems to work in accupunture and in martial arts like Kung Fu. The placebo effect is definitely real, and your mind really does have a lot of influence over your health.
What foods are bad luck on New Year's Day?
boiled cabage-wealth. black-eyed peas-luck, and buttered corn bread-good taste =D
What is the meaning of a live bird at doorstep?
This has no special meaning.
Maybe it was dropped by a cat.
Can tarot cards be used to tell someones past as well as their future?
The practice of utilizing tarot is for answering questions for the past, present and future. The question need only be presented by the querent.
What is the meaning of the death of two black cats in the same month?
It means only that two black cats died in the same month.
You noticed that a bee had flown inside your house What did this sign mean?
if you don't mess with it it'll won't mess with you.then it will get tiered of being i your house then it will leave
Is it bad luck to wash your hair on Good Friday?
No, it is not bad luck. Scientists have studied superstitions for years and found that absolutely none of them are true. Superstitions were invented throughout history to scare children into behaving.
Now, there are a few superstitions that are based on common sense. Walking under a ladder is "bad luck," but not because of any supernatural events. If you walk under a ladder, you could pull it down onto you or distract anyone who is on it. While sharing a hand towel with another person might not in itself cause you and them to get into a fight, if you and they are so close that you are drying with the same towel, you may be too close to one another. If you and others don't get the space you need, conflict is bound to occur.
Is it bad luck when parents and child get married same month?
.yes.
Never heard it. It all depends on what you believe. There are no facts backing it up.
Chimney sweeps work in dangerous, filthy conditions. One can imagine they would need a good deal of "luck" not to fall or become ill or suffer other disasters. Yet as chimney sweeps clearly survived for years and trained their children in the trade, it came to be thought that their prosperity had to be due to luck as opposed to skill or intelligence. By encouraging that belief, chimney sweeps could add mystique and a bit of glamor ... and perhaps a bit more profit ... to an otherwise wretched job.
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How many enzymes in human mouth?
There are two known enzymes present in saliva in the human mouth. The first is salivary amylase which functions to break starches down into component sugars. The second is salivary lipase which processes fats and prevents any coating from building up on the teeth.
Only if:
- You swallow one and choke
- They somehow set your house on fire
- They eat the cat
- They crawl up your nose while you sleep and hijack your brain
- They're an alien indisguiseplanning an invasion of Earth
- They tie you down in the garden and slowly cannibalise you
- They rise up and revolt against humanoppression, take over the world and kill all humans
- The slug is actually your boyfriend
There is a 8% chance of the first one happening.
There is a 1% chance of the second one happening.
There is a 00.01% chance of the others happening.
What are some superstitions about those who have scoliosis?
Myths and Facts about Spinal Deformity :
1. The condition is a curse from god for sins committed in previous life. FACT: The condition results from uneven growth of the spine during the growing period.
2. People with spinal deformity are a curse to the society and need to be outcast from the society to redeem them from their previous sins. Normal children should not be allowed to interact with them.
FACT: Teenagers suffer profound psychological trauma and isolation for no fault or wrongdoing on their part. Teenagers become outcast from society, affecting their career and marital prospects adversely.
3. Children with spinal deformity are handicapped both mentally and physically and cannot do physical or mental activities done by a normal child of same age.
FACT: Spinal Deformity does not cause by itself any type of mental or physical handicap. They are not mentally retarded and can do all activities done by a normal child of same age.
4. Children with "Crooked Spine" have limited life span and die early with suffering as it is a curse of god.
FACT: Spinal deformity does not alter the life expectancy and Children with crooked spine have normal life span. Also the condition does not cause any disability or pain at this age. However, if the deformity is neglected and allowed to progress with the curve exceeding 100 degrees, the functioning of heart and lungs may be affected. In this situation the child may have difficulty in breathing and in extreme cases may lead to a life threatening condition.
5. "Crooked Spine" is a curse of god and has no remedies or treatment.
FACT: The field of spine surgery has been progressing rapidly in the last two decades with thorough understanding of dynamics of spinal deformities. A safe and effective surgical solution is possible now possible for children with spinal deformities. As the rest of the body organs and functions are essentially normal, a timely corrective surgery can be life-changing for these children as they can lead a normal adult life with full life span.
6. Spine surgery for Deformity is very risky and often leads to paralysis.
FACT: Today Surgery for spinal deformity is about 98% safe. World-wide studies have shown that the results of these surgeries are excellent with risk of paralysis to be less than 1% in most cases and about 2% in severe cases (SRS morbidity and Mortality data 2011).
7. Spinal surgery for deformity correction should be done only after 18 years of age.
Fact: With advancement in spinal instrumentation and techniques, spinal deformity surgery can now be done at any age starting from as young as 1-2 years. It is very important to address the deformity early to avoid progression of the curve beyond 80-100 degree, when it can become life-threatening.
What are superstitions in Venezuela?
In Spain, we are especially religious. For this reason, the common superstitions are connected with the Catholic religion. These are superstitions from three different parts of my country-the region of Galicia, the city of Salamanca, and the city of Madrid.
It is considered bad luck to see a woman's face after her wedding day, as she only begins to look worse...
It is thought that spirits might cause bad things to happen to you after sunset, usually resulting from dizziness and lack of balance.
What is superstitions scientific explanation?
Many skeptic scientists simply believe that superstitions are just fear through folklore.
Psychology has studied the effects of superstitions and have discovered that if the belief in the superstition is strong enough the person can suffer the effects of the result of that superstition.
The explanation of the superstition is easier explained on a case by case basis. I would consider asking about a specific superstition.
It seems with many superstitions they derived from an action / reaction scenario.
For example:
A person spilled some salt and may have had an accident and blamed the spilling of salt on the accident. The next time they spilled the salt they threw some over their shoulder and didn't have an accident that day. Thus a superstition is born.
Sports athletes often have a very strong and varied form of superstitions such as never washing their socks, or a pregame ritual that they do, thinking that it will help them win.
