89 Superstitions Around The World Trivia Questions with Answers
89 public questions with answers, drawn from the well. How many can you answer?
In Mexican superstition, what is traditionally said to happen if someone sweeps another person’s feet?
Answer
They will never marry
In Vietnam, what household task is traditionally avoided during the first days of Tết?
Answer
Sweeping the floor
In Nigerian superstition, what is traditionally believed to happen if someone whistles at night?
Answer
It may attract snakes
In Russian superstition, what do travelers traditionally do before leaving home to ensure a safe journey?
Answer
Sit silently for a moment
In Turkish folklore, what does a person traditionally do after accidentally stepping on someone’s foot?
Answer
Step on their foot in return
In many Western cultures, which indoor action is traditionally considered unlucky?
Answer
Opening an umbrella indoors
In Western superstition, what action is traditionally believed to prevent bad luck after spilling salt?
Answer
Throwing it over the left shoulder
In North American superstition, what animal body part is carried as a lucky charm?
Answer
Rabbit’s foot
In Russia, what is traditionally considered unlucky to shake hands or pass objects across?
Answer
A doorway threshold
In Indian folk practice, what pair of items is often hung at entrances to ward off bad luck or the evil eye?
Answer
Lemons and chillies
In Irish folklore, what is traditionally considered lucky to find in a patch of clover?
Answer
Four-leaf clover