Superstitions

8 Questions
5 Minuets
1.
What is the name that can be applied to fear of Friday the 13th?
2.
What is the name of the superstition that says that it is bad luck to kill a black cat?
3.
In some cultures, what is considered to bring 7 years of bad luck?
4.
In Turkey, which of the following is believed to bring bad luck?
5.
In which country is it considered bad luck to give a gift of four?
6.
Which bird is considered a symbol of death in many cultures?
7.
In Japan, sleeping with your head facing which direction is considered bad luck?
8.
In Spain, what is considered bad luck on Tuesday?
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