Science Vs Superstition

superstition vs science debate

Blowing out all the candles on your birthday cake in one go makes your wish come true
Spilling wine on the table is a sign of good omen; touching your forehead with spilled wine attracts happiness
Tossing a coin into a well while making a wish is believed to make the wish come true if the coin hits the bottom
Crossing your fingers is a gesture for wishing good luck
Touching wood is believed to protect against bad luck
Making the sign of the cross when passing a graveyard or church is common to ward off evil
Stepping into a room with your right foot brings good luck; the left foot brings misfortune
Always buy a new broom for a new house to avoid bringing bad luck from the old one
Cacti are placed at entrances to ward off evil spirits
Giving knives, scissors, or any sharp objects as gifts is believed to cut the relationship