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Karthik Karunakaran, Ph.D.
Jumping off a chair at midnight on New Year’s Eve to ensure good luck for the coming year
Never raising the Danish flag after sunset or forgetting to take it down, as it’s said to invite the Devil
Believing bird poop landing on you brings good luck
Knocking under the table and saying “7-9-13” to ward off bad luck
The Beast of Gévaudan is a legendary symbol of fear and the unknown
La Dame Blanche (White Lady) is a ghostly omen of misfortune or death
The Croque-Mitaine (bogeyman) is said to snatch naughty children
Shooting stars and crossed fingers are signs of good luck
Fir tree branches placed on new buildings bring protection and luck
In southern France, feeding a black cat (matagot) brings good luck
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