https://sciencevssuperstition.com/2026/10/05/avoid-giving-gifts-in-sets-of-four-and-prefer-auspicious-numbers-such-as-2-6-8-or-9/Science Vs Superstitionen2026-10-05T15:02:50+00:00Avoid giving gifts in sets of four, and prefer auspicious numbers such as 2, 6, 8, or 9Superstition vs Science, Cultural Beliefs, Science Vs Superstition, Critical Thinking, Rational Thinking, Chinese Superstitions, Chinese Culture, Cultural Traditions, Number 4 superstition, auspicious numbers, lucky numbers, psychology of superstition, evidence based thinking, Hong Kong Superstitions, Hong Kong culture, number 8, number 9, gift giving traditions, Chinese gift etiquette, four is unlucky, lucky numbers in China, confirmation biashttps://sciencevssuperstition.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/science-vs-superstition-6ac3bbf54ea60.png?w=150https://sciencevssuperstition.com/2026/10/05/seek-the-number-8-because-it-sounds-like-prosperity-or-wealth-9-is-also-favoured-for-lasting-everlasting-connotations/Science Vs Superstitionen2026-10-05T13:52:06+00:00Seek the number 8 because it sounds like prosperity or wealth; 9 is also favoured for “lasting/everlasting” connotationsSuperstition vs Science, Cultural Beliefs, Science Vs Superstition, Critical Thinking, Rational Thinking, lucky number 8, Chinese numerology, scientific reasoning, Chinese traditions, Chinese beliefs, Asian superstitions, lucky numbers, traditional beliefs, psychology of superstition, Hong Kong Superstitions, Hong Kong culture, Hong Kong lifestyle, Cantonese culture, number 8 superstition, number 9 superstition, lucky numbers in Hong Kong, prosperity number 8, number 9 longevity, wealth and prosperity, longevity symbolismhttps://sciencevssuperstition.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/rooftop-chat-over-coffee-and-lucky-numbers.png?w=150https://sciencevssuperstition.com/2026/10/05/avoid-the-number-4-because-it-sounds-like-death-in-cantonese-so-many-buildings-skip-4th-14th-24th-and-similar-floors/Science Vs Superstitionen2026-10-05T13:47:19+00:00Avoid the number 4 because it sounds like “death” in Cantonese, so many buildings skip 4th, 14th, 24th, and similar floorsSuperstition vs Science, Cultural Beliefs, Science Vs Superstition, Rational Thinking, Chinese Culture, Number 4 superstition, Chinese traditions, Asian superstitions, superstition debate, Hong Kong Superstitions, Cantonese superstition, tetraphobia, fear of number 4, Hong Kong culture, scientific thinking, Hong Kong lifestyle, Cantonese culture, number 4 death meaning, Hong Kong buildings, elevator superstitionhttps://sciencevssuperstition.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/science-vs-superstition-6ac3aa4c61026.png?w=150https://sciencevssuperstition.com/2026/10/03/apologise-before-urinating-in-the-wild-so-you-do-not-offend-spirits-living-there/Science Vs Superstitionen2026-10-03T17:02:42+00:00Apologise before urinating in the wild so you do not offend spirits living thereSuperstition vs Science, Cultural Beliefs, Science Vs Superstition, Critical Thinking, Rational Thinking, Funny Friend Conversation, Singapore superstitions, Singapore culture, scientific reasoning, Asian superstitions, traditional beliefs, psychology of superstition, forest spirits, Singapore folklore, supernatural beliefs, spirits in the wild, urinating in the wild, myths and legends, nature reserve Singapore, folklore beliefshttps://sciencevssuperstition.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/science-vs-superstition-6ac13506d865e.png?w=150https://sciencevssuperstition.com/2026/10/03/in-the-forest-offer-salt-or-pepper-to-unseen-spirits-without-looking-up-if-you-want-good-luck-or-windfall/Science Vs Superstitionen2026-10-03T16:58:09+00:00In the forest, offer salt or pepper to unseen spirits without looking up if you want good luck or windfallSuperstition vs Science, Rational Thinking, Good luck beliefs, Singapore superstitions, Singapore culture, scientific reasoning, Asian superstitions, traditional beliefs, forest spirits, salt ritual, pepper ritual, windfall superstition, Singapore folklore, forest folklore, unseen spirits, luck rituals, supernatural beliefs, superstition debatehttps://sciencevssuperstition.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/science-vs-superstition-6ac133e13f354.png?w=150https://sciencevssuperstition.com/2026/10/03/put-chilli-and-onion-under-a-tree-to-ask-the-rain-to-stop-for-outdoor-events/Science Vs Superstitionen2026-10-03T16:52:40+00:00Put chilli and onion under a tree to “ask” the rain to stop for outdoor eventsSuperstition vs Science, Cultural Beliefs, Science Vs Superstition, Rational Thinking, Singapore superstitions, Singapore culture, scientific reasoning, Singapore traditions, traditional beliefs, rain superstition, chilli and onion ritual, rain stopping ritual, weather superstitions, tropical weather, outdoor event superstition, folklore, modern Singapore lifehttps://sciencevssuperstition.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/science-vs-superstition-6ac1328e91f76.png?w=150https://sciencevssuperstition.com/2026/10/03/after-attending-a-funeral-people-should-not-go-straight-home-and-should-wash-or-sprinkle-water-to-avoid-bringing-spirits-back/Science Vs Superstitionen2026-10-03T16:40:27+00:00After attending a funeral, people should not go straight home and should wash or sprinkle water to avoid bringing spirits backSuperstition vs Science, Cultural Beliefs, Science Vs Superstition, Rational Thinking, Cultural Traditions, Singapore superstitions, Ghost Beliefs, Singapore culture, scientific reasoning, Singapore lifestyle, traditional beliefs, funeral traditions, funeral superstitions, spirits after funeral, washing after funeral, funeral rituals, superstition and rationality, Asian funeral customs, funeral practices, psychology of ritualshttps://sciencevssuperstition.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/science-vs-superstition-6ac12e7c068c8.png?w=150