According to the dictionary, Superstition is an irrational belief arising from ignorance or fear. There are superstitions for almost all aspects of our daily lives and most have unknown origins. Sometimes they are logical (for example, don’t walk under a ladder) but most of the time they are ridiculous. Some people can become controlled by their superstitions (such as the fear of walking on cracks) which is very unhealthy. Here is a list of 20 weird superstitions. 1. A bird in the house is a sign of a death 2. A loaf of bread should never be turned upside down after a slice has been cut from it. 3. Never take a broom along when you move. Throw it out and buy a new one. 4. If the first butterfly you see in the year is white, you will have good luck all year. 5. If a black cat walks towards you, it brings good fortune, but if it walks away, it takes the good luck with it. 6. An acorn at the window will keep lightning out 7. A dog howling at night when s
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