Friday The 13th...
Today is Friday the 13th, otherwise known as one of the unluckiest days of the year. People who are scared of this day suffer from 'Friggatriskaidekaphobia' (Long... We know!) - A word almost as scary as the phobia itself. So what are superstitions ? Superstition is a belief or practice of something that isn't entirely based on facts or reality, which is why so many have been created and still believed today. These are the 5 most commonly believed superstitions today: 1. Walking Under A Ladder. Well, this one actually seems very practical. Not walking under a ladder, especially whilst someone is on it, makes sense. However, the superstition first came from a belief in the Holy Trinity in that walking under a ladder lent against a wall, symbolises 'breaking the triangle' and that is seen as blasphemous therefore encouraging bad luck. 2. A Rabbits Foot Will Bring You Luck. Ok, so this one comes with a few added instructions - ...