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Karthik Karunakaran, Ph.D.

  • Brides should wear “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” for good luck in marriage

    Brides should wear “something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue” for good luck in marriage

  • Carrying a rabbit’s foot is believed to bring good luck

    Carrying a rabbit’s foot is believed to bring good luck

  • Hearing a dog bark, an owl hoot, or a shutter close can be an omen of death

    Hearing a dog bark, an owl hoot, or a shutter close can be an omen of death

  • Eating collard greens, black-eyed peas, and pork on New Year’s Day brings luck and prosperity

    Eating collard greens, black-eyed peas, and pork on New Year’s Day brings luck and prosperity

  • Painting porch ceilings “haint blue” keeps away evil spirits (especially in the southern US)

    Painting porch ceilings “haint blue” keeps away evil spirits (especially in the southern US)

  • The number 666 is considered unlucky or evil

    The number 666 is considered unlucky or evil

  • Black cats crossing your path bring bad luck

    Black cats crossing your path bring bad luck

  • Carrying or wearing a lucky charm brings good luck

    Carrying or wearing a lucky charm brings good luck

  • Tossing salt over your left shoulder wards off bad luck after spilling salt

    Tossing salt over your left shoulder wards off bad luck after spilling salt

  • Seeing a shooting star is a sign to make a wish for good luck

    Seeing a shooting star is a sign to make a wish for good luck

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