Japan’s Naki Zumo festival, dating back 400 years, sees sumo wrestlers gather at temples to scare babies into crying. The winner is the baby who cries the longest and loudest, with all who sob rewarded with good health and defense against evil spirits. Parents can pay up to $100 USD to make their child cry, […]
Black cats have been victims of superstitions for millennia, with many cultures viewing them as unfortunate beasts. However, some cultures revered the animal, such as ancient Egyptians who worshipped black cats. The negative attitude towards black cats may have come from the Crusades and early Americans’ preoccupation with witchcraft. While the superstition that a black […]
The phrase “luck of the Irish” has various interpretations. Some believe it means the Irish are inherently lucky, while others trace it back to the gold rush in America. However, some argue that luck is not the right word, as Irish history is filled with periods of misfortune and tragedy. The phrase may also refer […]
