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About This Quiz
Superstitions are a certain set of beliefs that may entail good or bad luck. These are rooted in certain parts of history and mythological folklore, as well as in various cultures. For example, many citizens of Turkey believe in the "evil eye," which is said to be bad luck that is first disguised as good luck. In Brazil, it's considered very bad luck to place your purse or wallet on the floor. If you're spending the night in South Korea, don't try to sleep with the ceiling fan on, due to a potential "fan death." And in Germany, if you toast or congratulate someone with a glass of water, you may be subconsciously wishing for death.
Some animals are also considered to be unlucky, especially birds like ravens and crows. And let's not forget one of the most superstitious ideas of all: numbers. Certain numbers bring good or bad luck in various cultures. Some lucky numbers in Japanese culture include 7, 8, 9 and 10, while the unlucky numbers are 4, 9, 42, 43 and 49. Of course, there is also unlucky number 13, but that's mostly a superstition of Western culture.Â
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If you are playing a video game for the very first time against your friend, are you more likely to win?
Yes, because I believe in beginner's luck.
I would most likely win.
We both have a fair chance at winning the game.
No, I'm more likely to lose.
You're walking on a sidewalk when you notice a penny on the ground. Are you going to pick it up?
Absolutely!
It depends on what side is facing up.
Only if nobody else is around
No, because I don't need a penny
What would your friends and family members find you doing on Friday the 13th?
Hiding under the bed
Going about my day with caution
Sleeping in
Going to work
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Do you believe that certain colors and numbers will bring you good or bad luck?
100% yes
It depends on the color or number.
I try not to think about this too much.
Not at all
Let's say that your friend comes into your house with an open umbrella. Are you going to kick them back out?
Yes, because this is very bad luck
I would let them stay, but kick the umbrella out.
It depends on where they opened the umbrella.
No, why would I kick them out?
When it comes to making a wish, do you tend to cross your fingers for good luck?
Yes, all the time
Only if my wish is very large or grand
Occasionally
Nope, never
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If you were blowing out your birthday candles but you missed just one candle, would your wish still come true?
Nope, the wish is now dead.
The odds are very low.
It might still come true.
Birthday wishes never come true.
A Thanksgiving meal means that someone is going to receive the larger end of a wishbone. Will that person be you?
I will make sure that it's me!
I hope so.
What's a wishbone?
No, I don't care about wishbones.
You feel some bad luck coming your way, which means that it's time to knock on wood, right?
Yes, now you're thinking like me!
It depends on how "bad" this luck is.
What if I don't have any wood near me?
Nope, I'm going to go about my day like nothing ever happened.
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You've just received a key to your new hotel room, but the room number is 666. Are you going to spend one night here?
No, I'm leaving this hotel.
I'll ask to change rooms.
Yes, but I'll be a little scared.
Sure, what's the worst that could happen?
Uh oh! You just dropped your compact mirror on the floor, and now it's broken in half! How many years of bad luck will you receive?
Seven
Three
I guess we'll find out soon.
None
Pretend that you're at a store when you notice a necklace that has a symbol of a rabbit foot on it. Are you going to buy it?
Yes, because this will bring me good luck.
I'll most likely buy it for someone else.
That depends on how pretty it is.
Nope, that's not my kind of necklace.
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You're walking down a street when you notice a lonely ladder against a building. Are you going to walk under it?
No, that's bad luck!
I would try not to.
Maybe, just to see what would happen
Sure, why not?
Do you find yourself looking up at the stars at night to catch a glimpse of a shooting star?
Yes, all the time
Only when I'm feeling sad
Sometimes I do.
Nope, never
What's that animal that has just crossed your path? It's a black cat, but will it bring you good or bad luck?
Bad luck
I guess we're about to find out.
Good luck
It won't bring me any luck.
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Uh oh! It's the week before your birthday, and someone just said "happy birthday" to you. How are you feeling right now?
Terrified
Worried
Indifferent
Happy
If you noticed someone who was whistling indoors, what would you say to them?
"Demons will be summoned if you keep whistling."
"Stop whistling indoors – it's bad luck!"
"I wish I could whistle."
I wouldn't say anything to them.
Everyone experiences an itchy hand once in a while, but which itchy hand will bring you bad luck?
The left one
Both
The right one
This sounds ridiculous.
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Don't freak out, but a bird just pooped on you. Are you feeling more lucky or grossed out?
100% lucky!
I feel both lucky and grossed out.
I wouldn't even know how to feel.
I would feel very grossed out.
Imagine that you're lost in the woods at night when you see an owl nearby. What percent lucky do you feel right now?
0%
10%
50%
100%
You're in desperate need of a haircut, but today just so happens to be Tuesday. Is this the perfect time for a new look?
No, any day but Tuesday!
I would consider other days.
It depends on how much I need that haircut.
Sure, why not?
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Pretend that you're walking outside when you notice a four-leaf clover on the ground. Are you going to pick it up or leave it alone?
I'll definitely pick it up.
I would make a wish and walk away.
I'll just leave it alone.
Believe me, I wouldn't notice a four-leaf clover on the ground.
Today is your birthday and someone just gave you a bouquet of yellow flowers! Is this a sign of good luck?
No, this is very bad luck!
It depends on which culture you're talking about.
Absolutely
I have no idea.
Yikes! You just spilled some table salt on the floor! Are you going to throw some of it over your left shoulder?
Yes, that sounds like a good idea.
Maybe just a little bit
Yes, but I would aim for the trash can.
Why on Earth would I do that?
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The clock has just struck 11:11! Is this the perfect time to make a wish?
Yes, absolutely
It depends on if it's a.m. or p.m.
Nope, I would choose a different time.
I don't make wishes on numbers.
You're at a Chinese restaurant when you receive a fortune cookie. The message inside is rather grim, but are you going to believe it?
100% yes
A little bit
I'll only believe it if it comes true.
No, not at all
You and your friend are walking on a sidewalk when your friend steps on a large crack. Are you still going to be friends with them?
No – away with you, demon!
I would be more cautious around them.
I would most likely still be friends with them.
Of course I would be!
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If you saw someone who was walking backward, would you flee in fear or find this humorous?
This is a sign of bad luck!
I don't know how I would feel.
This sounds dangerous.
This would be hilarious.
Let's say that you're looking up at the sky when you notice a full moon. Are you feeling more lucky or cursed?
Cursed
It depends if wolves are howling.
Lucky
Neither
When you enter or exit a room, do you use your left foot or right foot first?
Right foot
Either one
Left foot
I don't really think about this.
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