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I’ve always been fascinated by superstitions and their origins.
Some are ostensibly grounded in common sense such as, ‘It’s unlucky to cross on the stairs’ (it’s certainly SAFER not to for risk of knocking the other person down them).
Others are more obscure however and their inception is more difficult to ascertain; Itchy palms imply that one is coming into money; Itchy feet denote that one is about to embark on a long journey and finally an itchy anus likely spells that one has a particularly unwelcome thread worm infestation or else, a possible case of piles....
But seriously, can you list all those superstitions that you know of good folks? |
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God I’m half Indian so I know loads. Ones I never got..
If you sneeze once just before leaving the house, come back in and wait. 2 or more are ok.
If you eat directly out of a saucepan it’ll rain on your wedding day.
If you’ve got a cute baby, tie black thread around their wrists and ankles before going out to ward off the evil eye.
I have loads more  |
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"God I’m half Indian so I know loads. Ones I never got..
If you sneeze once just before leaving the house, come back in and wait. 2 or more are ok.
If you eat directly out of a saucepan it’ll rain on your wedding day.
If you’ve got a cute baby, tie black thread around their wrists and ankles before going out to ward off the evil eye.
I have loads more "
Those are absolutely fascinating (and I’ve never previously come across them) - thank you! 
I must admit that I am completely perplexed as to their possible logical origins.
Another superstition of Indian origin (I believe) is never to kick ones heels against a wall if sitting upon it, as doing so will cause the death of a loved one(!) Again, fascinating but I have never found the origin for it |
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"Itchy bum suprise to come I believe. And you can’t put new shoes on a table apparently "
 The surprise is when you inspect it and are rendered immediately aghast to find lots of little wriggly white worms... |
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Don’t put an umberella up indoors
Don’t show a baby those reflection in a mirror before they are christened
Don’t walk under a ladder
If u spill salt throw some over the left shoulder
If you drop a knife a strange man will knock at the door |
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"God I’m half Indian so I know loads. Ones I never got..
If you sneeze once just before leaving the house, come back in and wait. 2 or more are ok.
If you eat directly out of a saucepan it’ll rain on your wedding day.
If you’ve got a cute baby, tie black thread around their wrists and ankles before going out to ward off the evil eye.
I have loads more
Those are absolutely fascinating (and I’ve never previously come across them) - thank you!
I must admit that I am completely perplexed as to their possible logical origins.
Another superstition of Indian origin (I believe) is never to kick ones heels against a wall if sitting upon it, as doing so will cause the death of a loved one(!) Again, fascinating but I have never found the origin for it "
Haven’t heard of that one...
If you’re going on a long journey, eat a bit of yoghurt as you leave the house for good luck.
Never stand on a book as it brings bad luck.
Receiving white flowers as a gift brings bad luck.
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"Don’t put an umberella up indoors
Don’t show a baby those reflection in a mirror before they are christened
Don’t walk under a ladder
If u spill salt throw some over the left shoulder
If you drop a knife a strange man will knock at the door "
The ladder one I think is one of the more ‘sensible’ variety (a workman up it could conceivably drop a tool upon one’s noggin)
The last one: If you drop a knife, a policeman will likely knock on your door and promptly arrest you in accordance with Section 1 of the Prevention of Crime Act 1953 and section 139 of the Criminal Justice Act from 1988 which both expressly prohibit the carrying of an offensive weapon in a public place  |
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"Magpies
Ladders
Salt
Left eye twitching
Right hand itching
Ears burning "
Ah yes! Ears burning denote that someone, somewhere is talking about you.
.....or alternatively, one is developing an ear infection and may require antibiotics |
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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago
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"Magpies
Ladders
Salt
Left eye twitching
Right hand itching
Ears burning
Ah yes! Ears burning denote that someone, somewhere is talking about you.
.....or alternatively, one is developing an ear infection and may require antibiotics "
And coughing |
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If you take a mirror and a hairdryer into the bath with you and spin around twice and quickly look into the mirror you will see a big blue spark and get a electric shock |
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"God I’m half Indian so I know loads. Ones I never got..
If you sneeze once just before leaving the house, come back in and wait. 2 or more are ok.
If you eat directly out of a saucepan it’ll rain on your wedding day.
If you’ve got a cute baby, tie black thread around their wrists and ankles before going out to ward off the evil eye.
I have loads more
Those are absolutely fascinating (and I’ve never previously come across them) - thank you!
I must admit that I am completely perplexed as to their possible logical origins.
Another superstition of Indian origin (I believe) is never to kick ones heels against a wall if sitting upon it, as doing so will cause the death of a loved one(!) Again, fascinating but I have never found the origin for it
Haven’t heard of that one...
If you’re going on a long journey, eat a bit of yoghurt as you leave the house for good luck.
Never stand on a book as it brings bad luck.
Receiving white flowers as a gift brings bad luck.
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These are again, highly interesting and simultaneously seem to defy any logical explanation as to their origins.
The white flowers one: Whoops! I’ve sent out a few such bunches in the past   |
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"Iv heard white flowers are a sign of death lillies I think, and white roses a sign of jealousy? "
Yes indeed; every colour rose is supposed have it’s own specific representation/connotation.
Similarly, depending upon which finger/s we so choose to adorn rings, has very specific separate meanings. |
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"There are a lot of Swedish ones!
Never put keys on a table
If there are many red berries on the trees, it will be a snowy winter
Break a mirror, you get seven years of bad luck..."
The berries one is particularly interesting and may have some basis in reality; Certainly the health of plants and trees is often directly linked to the clemency of the elements in which it features.
The mirror one is a classic: The very specific number of seven years is particularly interesting as the same number appears in many similar instances and stories i.e The tradition in Ireland of a seventh son of a seventh son having great esoteric powers of healing for instance |
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Touch wood if you dont want to jinx something you've just said. Dont walk over three drain covers (no idea why)  Umm salute the single magpie, all ones I am forever cursed to carry out. Sure there are more |
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By *elle xWoman
over a year ago
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Ears burning left for love right for spite
Itchy nose is a sign you are going to fight someone
Magpies one for sorrow, two for joy
Seven years bad luck for breaking a mirror
Itchy left palm money is coming to you
Breaking a mirror is seven years bad luck
Leaving a pair of new shoes on the table is bad luck
I could go on I’m Irish  we have lots of them  |
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"Touch wood if you dont want to jinx something you've just said. Dont walk over three drain covers (no idea why) Umm salute the single magpie, all ones I am forever cursed to carry out. Sure there are more "
Touching wood to avoid ill fortune has a fascinating history;
It stems comes from the ancient pagan belief that fairies and spirits lived in trees and in by turn, in the actual wood. It was a common practice therefore of the time, to knock on wood (such as a tree) in order to ask to be bestowed luck |
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"Ears burning left for love right for spite
Itchy nose is a sign you are going to fight someone
Magpies one for sorrow, two for joy
Seven years bad luck for breaking a mirror
Itchy left palm money is coming to you
Breaking a mirror is seven years bad luck
Leaving a pair of new shoes on the table is bad luck
I could go on I’m Irish we have lots of them "
I love the itchy nose one (although does it also prognosticate that one is going to lose after sustaining a heavy blow to ones hooter?) |
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"Don’t swallow your chewy wrapped round your insides ??"
I was told this as a child to  It’s of course nonsense, as although gum may be harder for the stomach to digest, it is expelled naturally down the usual chute.... |
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"It's bad luck to eat yellow snow
I know, it tastes really salty. Better of sticking with the white stuff "
The old wife's poem
If you see a friend
That's got stuck in the snow
Be a good friend
Find brown snow and begin to throw
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If it hits them in the face
And they get angry at you
Just remember to remind them
Your sending your love with frozen dog poo
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"Put old tea bag on a sty "
I’ve never heard that one.
I have however heard that old tea bags (or at least the used tea leaves) are actually beneficial to the soil thus why some gardeners still carry out the practice to this day |
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"It's bad luck to eat yellow snow
I know, it tastes really salty. Better of sticking with the white stuff
The old wife's poem
If you see a friend
That's got stuck in the snow
Be a good friend
Find brown snow and begin to throw
.
If it hits them in the face
And they get angry at you
Just remember to remind them
Your sending your love with frozen dog poo
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By *elle xWoman
over a year ago
Doire Theas |
"Ears burning left for love right for spite
Itchy nose is a sign you are going to fight someone
Magpies one for sorrow, two for joy
Seven years bad luck for breaking a mirror
Itchy left palm money is coming to you
Breaking a mirror is seven years bad luck
Leaving a pair of new shoes on the table is bad luck
I could go on I’m Irish we have lots of them
I love the itchy nose one (although does it also prognosticate that one is going to lose after sustaining a heavy blow to ones hooter?) "
Iv no idea
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"Dont look back."
This one may have a dual meaning; obviously it implies to look forward as opposed to dwelling in ones past but it also holds Biblical connotations, namely the story of Sodom and Gomorrah in which Lot’s wife (being typically nosey) decides to have a ganders at the heaven sent cataclysm unfolding behind them as they flee the city.
She is subsequently turned into a pillar of salt for her efforts (that’ll teach her!)
At any rate, to always look forward is particularly said to stem from this also  |
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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago
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"Dont look back.
This one may have a dual meaning; obviously it implies to look forward as opposed to dwelling in ones past but it also holds Biblical connotations, namely the story of Sodom and Gomorrah in which Lot’s wife (being typically nosey) decides to have a ganders at the heaven sent cataclysm unfolding behind them as they flee the city.
She is subsequently turned into a pillar of salt for her efforts (that’ll teach her!)
At any rate, to always look forward is particularly said to stem from this also "
Clever dick x |
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"Dont look back.
This one may have a dual meaning; obviously it implies to look forward as opposed to dwelling in ones past but it also holds Biblical connotations, namely the story of Sodom and Gomorrah in which Lot’s wife (being typically nosey) decides to have a ganders at the heaven sent cataclysm unfolding behind them as they flee the city.
She is subsequently turned into a pillar of salt for her efforts (that’ll teach her!)
At any rate, to always look forward is particularly said to stem from this also
Clever dick x"
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"When you hear the music from the ice cream truck it means it’s sold out
A cruel saying from parents who do not wish to part with their cash "
Tell me about it so harsh |
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Sneezing immediately after saying something means it’s true
Giving an empty purse as a gift will give bad luck- put a silver penny in for good luck
Putting up an umbrella indoors will bring bad luck
Hanging a horseshoe upside down will bring bad luck
Having water(or picture of) in the hole will bring prosperity to the house
If your front door step is higher than your back door step all good fortune will wash out the house- they should be level to encourage good fortune |
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By *imbo59seMan
over a year ago
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"Don’t put an umberella up indoors
Don’t show a baby those reflection in a mirror before they are christened
Don’t walk under a ladder
If u spill salt throw some over the left shoulder
If you drop a knife a strange man will knock at the door
The ladder one I think is one of the more ‘sensible’ variety (a workman up it could conceivably drop a tool upon one’s noggin)
The last one: If you drop a knife, a policeman will likely knock on your door and promptly arrest you in accordance with Section 1 of the Prevention of Crime Act 1953 and section 139 of the Criminal Justice Act from 1988 which both expressly prohibit the carrying of an offensive weapon in a public place "
But, surely, if a police officer knocks on your door, then you're not in a public place!!! |
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There are loads associated with fishing.
It was bad luck for women to go watch the boat leave. The men always said goodbye at home.
You never did your washing on sailing day again it brought bad luck to the ship.
It was unlucky to have a women on board ship.
Women whistling was also bad luck....said to be whistling up the devil I believe.
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"Sneezing immediately after saying something means it’s true
Giving an empty purse as a gift will give bad luck- put a silver penny in for good luck
Putting up an umbrella indoors will bring bad luck
Hanging a horseshoe upside down will bring bad luck
Having water(or picture of) in the hole will bring prosperity to the house
If your front door step is higher than your back door step all good fortune will wash out the house- they should be level to encourage good fortune "
They’re some great ones
The horseshoe one’s origin apparently dates way back to the eighth century Chaldeans who believed that a crescent shape represented the moon goddess. Hanging such a symbol in turn, was believed to protect against the curse of the ‘evil eye’.
Of course later, the utilisation of a horseshoe, hung pointing upwards was said to fill with luck (a bit like a health meter in a video game) |
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"Don’t put an umberella up indoors
Don’t show a baby those reflection in a mirror before they are christened
Don’t walk under a ladder
If u spill salt throw some over the left shoulder
If you drop a knife a strange man will knock at the door
The ladder one I think is one of the more ‘sensible’ variety (a workman up it could conceivably drop a tool upon one’s noggin)
The last one: If you drop a knife, a policeman will likely knock on your door and promptly arrest you in accordance with Section 1 of the Prevention of Crime Act 1953 and section 139 of the Criminal Justice Act from 1988 which both expressly prohibit the carrying of an offensive weapon in a public place
But, surely, if a police officer knocks on your door, then you're not in a public place!!! "
A good point |
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"There are loads associated with fishing.
It was bad luck for women to go watch the boat leave. The men always said goodbye at home.
You never did your washing on sailing day again it brought bad luck to the ship.
It was unlucky to have a women on board ship.
Women whistling was also bad luck....said to be whistling up the devil I believe.
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Seafarers and fishermen have a long and very interesting history of superstitions.
These are said to stem from the plethora of dangers associated with being on and indeed, at the mercy of the mighty ocean.
No women on board though?
The whistling woman one reminds me of a very funny old, traditional rhyme:
‘A whistling woman (sometimes ‘maid’) and crowing hen is neither fit for God nor men.’
Not in the least bit sexist..... |
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Here’s an absolutely fascinating one from France:
Inadvertently stepping in dog shit with one’s right foot is considered to incite bad fortune.
Conversely however, treading in dog shit with ones left foot will evoke fortuity upon oneself.
There is a similarly shitty themed belief here that if one is shat upon by a bird (of the avian kind) then good luck shall inevitably follow.
Maybe I’m just old fashioned but I neither enjoy standing in nor being shat upon and consider both as pretty bloody unlucky |
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By *asmeenTV/TS
over a year ago
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"Here’s an absolutely fascinating one from France:
Inadvertently stepping in dog shit with one’s right foot is considered to incite bad fortune.
Conversely however, treading in dog shit with ones left foot will evoke fortuity upon oneself.
There is a similarly shitty themed belief here that if one is shat upon by a bird (of the avian kind) then good luck shall inevitably follow.
Maybe I’m just old fashioned but I neither enjoy standing in nor being shat upon and consider both as pretty bloody unlucky "
Muck for luck x |
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"Here’s an absolutely fascinating one from France:
Inadvertently stepping in dog shit with one’s right foot is considered to incite bad fortune.
Conversely however, treading in dog shit with ones left foot will evoke fortuity upon oneself.
There is a similarly shitty themed belief here that if one is shat upon by a bird (of the avian kind) then good luck shall inevitably follow.
Maybe I’m just old fashioned but I neither enjoy standing in nor being shat upon and consider both as pretty bloody unlucky
Muck for luck x"
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By *asmeenTV/TS
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"Here’s an absolutely fascinating one from France:
Inadvertently stepping in dog shit with one’s right foot is considered to incite bad fortune.
Conversely however, treading in dog shit with ones left foot will evoke fortuity upon oneself.
There is a similarly shitty themed belief here that if one is shat upon by a bird (of the avian kind) then good luck shall inevitably follow.
Maybe I’m just old fashioned but I neither enjoy standing in nor being shat upon and consider both as pretty bloody unlucky
Muck for luck x
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Ya mucky pup x |
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"Here’s an absolutely fascinating one from France:
Inadvertently stepping in dog shit with one’s right foot is considered to incite bad fortune.
Conversely however, treading in dog shit with ones left foot will evoke fortuity upon oneself.
There is a similarly shitty themed belief here that if one is shat upon by a bird (of the avian kind) then good luck shall inevitably follow.
Maybe I’m just old fashioned but I neither enjoy standing in nor being shat upon and consider both as pretty bloody unlucky "
What does it mean if you get dog shit on your hands/gloves when using a manual wheelchair? Left or right hand..... |
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"Here’s an absolutely fascinating one from France:
Inadvertently stepping in dog shit with one’s right foot is considered to incite bad fortune.
Conversely however, treading in dog shit with ones left foot will evoke fortuity upon oneself.
There is a similarly shitty themed belief here that if one is shat upon by a bird (of the avian kind) then good luck shall inevitably follow.
Maybe I’m just old fashioned but I neither enjoy standing in nor being shat upon and consider both as pretty bloody unlucky
What does it mean if you get dog shit on your hands/gloves when using a manual wheelchair? Left or right hand..... "
The French sadly never specified that one - but I’ll wager that dog shit on either or indeed, both hands is universally pretty shitty luck |
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"Here’s an absolutely fascinating one from France:
Inadvertently stepping in dog shit with one’s right foot is considered to incite bad fortune.
Conversely however, treading in dog shit with ones left foot will evoke fortuity upon oneself.
There is a similarly shitty themed belief here that if one is shat upon by a bird (of the avian kind) then good luck shall inevitably follow.
Maybe I’m just old fashioned but I neither enjoy standing in nor being shat upon and consider both as pretty bloody unlucky
What does it mean if you get dog shit on your hands/gloves when using a manual wheelchair? Left or right hand.....
The French sadly never specified that one - but I’ll wager that dog shit on either or indeed, both hands is universally pretty shitty luck "
So it doesn't mean I'm specially blessed?! Or wonderfully special?  |
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Here’s an interesting one: It is traditionally said that if one pulls out a grey hair from ones head then much like the Hydra of Greek myth, TWO more will appear in its place.
Good people - take no chances; remember: cut them - don’t pluck them |
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"Here’s an absolutely fascinating one from France:
Inadvertently stepping in dog shit with one’s right foot is considered to incite bad fortune.
Conversely however, treading in dog shit with ones left foot will evoke fortuity upon oneself.
There is a similarly shitty themed belief here that if one is shat upon by a bird (of the avian kind) then good luck shall inevitably follow.
Maybe I’m just old fashioned but I neither enjoy standing in nor being shat upon and consider both as pretty bloody unlucky
What does it mean if you get dog shit on your hands/gloves when using a manual wheelchair? Left or right hand.....
The French sadly never specified that one - but I’ll wager that dog shit on either or indeed, both hands is universally pretty shitty luck
So it doesn't mean I'm specially blessed?! Or wonderfully special? "
Of course you are (but now with unwanted, added shit on your hands) |
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"Touch wood if you dont want to jinx something you've just said. Dont walk over three drain covers (no idea why) Umm salute the single magpie, all ones I am forever cursed to carry out. Sure there are more
Touching wood to avoid ill fortune has a fascinating history;
It stems comes from the ancient pagan belief that fairies and spirits lived in trees and in by turn, in the actual wood. It was a common practice therefore of the time, to knock on wood (such as a tree) in order to ask to be bestowed luck "
Ooh my inner pagan coming out. I need to knock more wood and nudge the luck in my favour a bit then |
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It was commonly held that one could determine the sex of an unborn baby via sprinkling salt over a pregnant woman’s head while she was sleeping(!!)
Yes - this was an awesome science for sure!
It gets better though for when upon waking up, if the first name the mother uttered was a man’s name then the baby would surely be a boy, whereas if a women’s name was called it would doubtless be a girl.
Try it yer selves folks |
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"Put old tea bag on a sty
I’ve never heard that one.
I have however heard that old tea bags (or at least the used tea leaves) are actually beneficial to the soil thus why some gardeners still carry out the practice to this day "
I always use cold black tea for all simple animal eye problems, or my own. Works a treat. |
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"Touch wood if you dont want to jinx something you've just said. Dont walk over three drain covers (no idea why) Umm salute the single magpie, all ones I am forever cursed to carry out. Sure there are more
Touching wood to avoid ill fortune has a fascinating history;
It stems comes from the ancient pagan belief that fairies and spirits lived in trees and in by turn, in the actual wood. It was a common practice therefore of the time, to knock on wood (such as a tree) in order to ask to be bestowed luck
Ooh my inner pagan coming out. I need to knock more wood and nudge the luck in my favour a bit then "
I have wood!  |
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"Put old tea bag on a sty
I’ve never heard that one.
I have however heard that old tea bags (or at least the used tea leaves) are actually beneficial to the soil thus why some gardeners still carry out the practice to this day
I always use cold black tea for all simple animal eye problems, or my own. Works a treat. "
Absolutely - tea has verified, positive effects upon a myriad of ailments (just not with sugar and milk) |
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"Put old tea bag on a sty
I’ve never heard that one.
I have however heard that old tea bags (or at least the used tea leaves) are actually beneficial to the soil thus why some gardeners still carry out the practice to this day
I always use cold black tea for all simple animal eye problems, or my own. Works a treat.
Absolutely - tea has verified, positive effects upon a myriad of ailments (just not with sugar and milk) "
Green tea  |
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"Touch wood if you dont want to jinx something you've just said. Dont walk over three drain covers (no idea why) Umm salute the single magpie, all ones I am forever cursed to carry out. Sure there are more
Touching wood to avoid ill fortune has a fascinating history;
It stems comes from the ancient pagan belief that fairies and spirits lived in trees and in by turn, in the actual wood. It was a common practice therefore of the time, to knock on wood (such as a tree) in order to ask to be bestowed luck
Ooh my inner pagan coming out. I need to knock more wood and nudge the luck in my favour a bit then
I have wood! "
Can I knock you up |
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"Put old tea bag on a sty
I’ve never heard that one.
I have however heard that old tea bags (or at least the used tea leaves) are actually beneficial to the soil thus why some gardeners still carry out the practice to this day
I always use cold black tea for all simple animal eye problems, or my own. Works a treat.
Absolutely - tea has verified, positive effects upon a myriad of ailments (just not with sugar and milk)
Green tea "
I have some PG Tips in the cupboard.....I wonder, if I rub a tea bag over my body, will I develop super powers? |
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"Touch wood if you dont want to jinx something you've just said. Dont walk over three drain covers (no idea why) Umm salute the single magpie, all ones I am forever cursed to carry out. Sure there are more
Touching wood to avoid ill fortune has a fascinating history;
It stems comes from the ancient pagan belief that fairies and spirits lived in trees and in by turn, in the actual wood. It was a common practice therefore of the time, to knock on wood (such as a tree) in order to ask to be bestowed luck
Ooh my inner pagan coming out. I need to knock more wood and nudge the luck in my favour a bit then
I have wood!
Can I knock you up "
Yes indeedy! Grab a hold of it and knock one out....er....I mean up |
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Here’s another intriguing one from Ireland:
Apparently it brings good luck to a marriage to throw an old shoe or boot after one or both of the members of the happy couple, either on the morning of the wedding or after the ceremony.
I am sadly unsure of the specifics as regarding throwing it either ‘after them’ or directly ‘at them.’ |
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Africa has a wonderful history of rich superstitions.
By way of one example, women are encouraged not to eat goat meat, due to the belief that it will cause them to grow a beard(!!!) (and join the cast of The Greatest Showman...?) |
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"Touch wood if you dont want to jinx something you've just said. Dont walk over three drain covers (no idea why) Umm salute the single magpie, all ones I am forever cursed to carry out. Sure there are more
Touching wood to avoid ill fortune has a fascinating history;
It stems comes from the ancient pagan belief that fairies and spirits lived in trees and in by turn, in the actual wood. It was a common practice therefore of the time, to knock on wood (such as a tree) in order to ask to be bestowed luck "
The Elder tree contains the frozen soul of a witch - if you take anything from the tree you should leave an offering as appeasement. |
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"Africa has a wonderful history of rich superstitions.
By way of one example, women are encouraged not to eat goat meat, due to the belief that it will cause them to grow a beard(!!!) (and join the cast of The Greatest Showman...?) "
Bit like the Irish one that whiskey will grow hair on your chest tis why I never drink it neat |
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"Africa has a wonderful history of rich superstitions.
By way of one example, women are encouraged not to eat goat meat, due to the belief that it will cause them to grow a beard(!!!) (and join the cast of The Greatest Showman...?)
Bit like the Irish one that whiskey will grow hair on your chest tis why I never drink it neat "
And it would need to be a large whiskey xxxxxx |
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"Crossing on the stairs and new shoes on the table bad luck "
It seems that there are many negative associations regarding shoes in folklore and subsequent superstitions surrounding them.
For instance, in the acting profession (where superstition is traditionally fairly prevalent) to have shoes atop a table in the dressing room is to guarantee a poor evenings performance |
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"Touch wood if you dont want to jinx something you've just said. Dont walk over three drain covers (no idea why) Umm salute the single magpie, all ones I am forever cursed to carry out. Sure there are more
Touching wood to avoid ill fortune has a fascinating history;
It stems comes from the ancient pagan belief that fairies and spirits lived in trees and in by turn, in the actual wood. It was a common practice therefore of the time, to knock on wood (such as a tree) in order to ask to be bestowed luck
The Elder tree contains the frozen soul of a witch - if you take anything from the tree you should leave an offering as appeasement. "
Trees have a whole ‘subdivision’ unto themselves where superstitions and folklore takes are concerned. The Yew tree by way of example, has a veritable wealth of connotations with Druidic and Wiccan practices |
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"Africa has a wonderful history of rich superstitions.
By way of one example, women are encouraged not to eat goat meat, due to the belief that it will cause them to grow a beard(!!!) (and join the cast of The Greatest Showman...?)
Bit like the Irish one that whiskey will grow hair on your chest tis why I never drink it neat "
I on the other hand have such a yak like hairy chest (if I don’t shave it) that I must have surely bathed in the stuff as a kid |
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"Africa has a wonderful history of rich superstitions.
By way of one example, women are encouraged not to eat goat meat, due to the belief that it will cause them to grow a beard(!!!) (and join the cast of The Greatest Showman...?)
Bit like the Irish one that whiskey will grow hair on your chest tis why I never drink it neat
And it would need to be a large whiskey xxxxxx"
I have been known to have a few large ones |
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"Africa has a wonderful history of rich superstitions.
By way of one example, women are encouraged not to eat goat meat, due to the belief that it will cause them to grow a beard(!!!) (and join the cast of The Greatest Showman...?)
Bit like the Irish one that whiskey will grow hair on your chest tis why I never drink it neat
I on the other hand have such a yak like hairy chest (if I don’t shave it) that I must have surely bathed in the stuff as a kid "
I think eating your crusts has the same effect on boys anyway it gives girls curls |
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"Take pregnant lady's wedding ring and hold it above her bump from a thread, if it turns clockwise it's a boy, anticlockwise a girl"
This one is particularly intriguing as it illustrates the art of pendulum divination, which has also been employed in a myriad of other ventures and undertakings; everything in fact from locating underwater streams, archeological sites and even land mines in Vietnam wherein some soldiers apparently swore by its efficacy.
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My gran had loads of these wee superstitions, don't whistle, ull whistle up the wind-ull make stormy weather
Shoes on a table or bed were bad luck-prob only to keep dirt off beds an tables
If u dropped a knife/fork/spoon ud have a male/female/child visitor
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In ancient Egypt women believed that mixing crocodile shit with sour milk and inserting it into their vagina worked as a contraceptive.
Think it's pretty safe to assume that cunnilingus wasn't a hugely popular activity in ancient Egypt...  |
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"In ancient Egypt women believed that mixing crocodile shit with sour milk and inserting it into their vagina worked as a contraceptive.
Think it's pretty safe to assume that cunnilingus wasn't a hugely popular activity in ancient Egypt... "
It'd have been a fucking strong little spermatozoan that reached that finishing post! |
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"Africa has a wonderful history of rich superstitions.
By way of one example, women are encouraged not to eat goat meat, due to the belief that it will cause them to grow a beard(!!!) (and join the cast of The Greatest Showman...?)
Bit like the Irish one that whiskey will grow hair on your chest tis why I never drink it neat
I on the other hand have such a yak like hairy chest (if I don’t shave it) that I must have surely bathed in the stuff as a kid
I think eating your crusts has the same effect on boys anyway it gives girls curls "
I grew up on crusts soaked in Whiskey |
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"Good morning, Mr Magpie, how are Mrs Magpie and all the other little magpies?’"
Here’s a bit of celeb gossip to do with Magpies.
The late, great Bruce Forsyth was apparently very superstitious regarding the said birds and was even reported to be reluctant to leave the house if he only saw one (one for sorrow) |
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The Elder tree contains the frozen soul of a witch - if you take anything from the tree you should leave an offering as appeasement.
Trees have a whole ‘subdivision’ unto themselves where superstitions and folklore takes are concerned. The Yew tree by way of example, has a veritable wealth of connotations with Druidic and Wiccan practices "
Yew trees are an odd one.
Often found in cemeteries they are said to symbolise life (being evergreen) but most parts of the plant are very poisonous if ingested.
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"Put old tea bag on a sty
In theory it true and works, if it's just been used the heat will help unblock it...
Work in optics so eyes are my thing sort of "
The windows to the soul.....through a tea bag |
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"In ancient Egypt women believed that mixing crocodile shit with sour milk and inserting it into their vagina worked as a contraceptive.
Think it's pretty safe to assume that cunnilingus wasn't a hugely popular activity in ancient Egypt...
It'd have been a fucking strong little spermatozoan that reached that finishing post!"
Yeah just a bit...
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"Put old tea bag on a sty
In theory it true and works, if it's just been used the heat will help unblock it...
Work in optics so eyes are my thing sort of
The windows to the soul.....through a tea bag "
I love a good teabag |
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"My gran had loads of these wee superstitions, don't whistle, ull whistle up the wind-ull make stormy weather
Shoes on a table or bed were bad luck-prob only to keep dirt off beds an tables
If u dropped a knife/fork/spoon ud have a male/female/child visitor
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The shoes on a table one may also be linked to the old tradition of laying them on the table to mark a persons passing.....probably as a result of previously laying their shoes upon the table |
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"In ancient Egypt women believed that mixing crocodile shit with sour milk and inserting it into their vagina worked as a contraceptive.
Think it's pretty safe to assume that cunnilingus wasn't a hugely popular activity in ancient Egypt... "
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"Put old tea bag on a sty
In theory it true and works, if it's just been used the heat will help unblock it...
Work in optics so eyes are my thing sort of
The windows to the soul.....through a tea bag
I love a good teabag "
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"Does anyone think that Covid 19 may have come from outer space ?
More likely a lab I’ll wager. Hopefully, accidentally.....
Ohhhhhhhh please. Don't. Just. Don't. "
I heard one conspiracy that it was released by the reptilian overlords
But seriously, talking of reptiles in the context of superstitions, in South Africa, Tortoises are traditionally highly treasured because it is believed that keeping one as a pet increases one’s wealth.
Right.....I’m getting me one |
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"It has been scientifically observed that many viruses come from the sky and outer space"
According to some scientists, the inception of all life on Earth may have originated from deep space via microbes in the tail of a comet.
It’s a fascinating notion |
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"Does anyone think that Covid 19 may have come from outer space ?
More likely a lab I’ll wager. Hopefully, accidentally.....
Ohhhhhhhh please. Don't. Just. Don't.
I heard one conspiracy that it was released by the reptilian overlords
But seriously, talking of reptiles in the context of superstitions, in South Africa, Tortoises are traditionally highly treasured because it is believed that keeping one as a pet increases one’s wealth.
Right.....I’m getting me one "
Any superstitions relating to crocodiles? Or sharks?  |
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"Does anyone think that Covid 19 may have come from outer space ?
More likely a lab I’ll wager. Hopefully, accidentally.....
Ohhhhhhhh please. Don't. Just. Don't.
I heard one conspiracy that it was released by the reptilian overlords
But seriously, talking of reptiles in the context of superstitions, in South Africa, Tortoises are traditionally highly treasured because it is believed that keeping one as a pet increases one’s wealth.
Right.....I’m getting me one
Any superstitions relating to crocodiles? Or sharks? "
See above.. they do..
Many viruses come from outer space.. I repeat...why not Corona? |
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"I am serious.. many viruses drift to earth from space.. why not corona"
It’s certainly a possibility; A scientific study by Spanish scientists did reveal that we are bombarded by viruses from space every day (Looking up the figure, it was estimated that 800 million viruses fall onto every square meter of our planet per day)
Obviously the vast, vast majority are harmless to us as humans and we have over thousands of years as a species, we have built up a healthy immunity but every now and then......well.....who knows  |
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"I am serious.. many viruses drift to earth from space.. why not corona
It’s certainly a possibility; A scientific study by Spanish scientists did reveal that we are bombarded by viruses from space every day (Looking up the figure, it was estimated that 800 million viruses fall onto every square meter of our planet per day)
Obviously the vast, vast majority are harmless to us as humans and we have over thousands of years as a species, we have built up a healthy immunity but every now and then......well.....who knows "
They're not from outer space. They are viruses from the surface of the earth which are blown up into the atmosphere and buffeted around the globe on the prevailing winds.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/13/science/virosphere-evolution.html |
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This came about from research into an old wives tale about going out with wet hair and catching a cold.. the viruses from the atmosphere stick to the wet hair..
Viruses come from outer space and no bat A found yet.. |
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"I am serious.. many viruses drift to earth from space.. why not corona
It’s certainly a possibility; A scientific study by Spanish scientists did reveal that we are bombarded by viruses from space every day (Looking up the figure, it was estimated that 800 million viruses fall onto every square meter of our planet per day)
Obviously the vast, vast majority are harmless to us as humans and we have over thousands of years as a species, we have built up a healthy immunity but every now and then......well.....who knows
They're not from outer space. They are viruses from the surface of the earth which are blown up into the atmosphere and buffeted around the globe on the prevailing winds.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/13/science/virosphere-evolution.html"
In your limited opinion.. |
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Any superstitions relating to crocodiles? Or sharks?
Yep.
The best way to disable a shark or crocodile is to reach into its mouth and grab it's tonsils... "
I want to know the role of spiders. And fridges too |
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"Does anyone think that Covid 19 may have come from outer space ?
More likely a lab I’ll wager. Hopefully, accidentally.....
Ohhhhhhhh please. Don't. Just. Don't.
I heard one conspiracy that it was released by the reptilian overlords
But seriously, talking of reptiles in the context of superstitions, in South Africa, Tortoises are traditionally highly treasured because it is believed that keeping one as a pet increases one’s wealth.
Right.....I’m getting me one
Any superstitions relating to crocodiles? Or sharks? "
Of course
Many sea surfers in Africa advise against using yellow boards which they have nicknamed as, ‘Yum Yum Yellow‘ to denote the seeming correlation between going out with the said colour boards and an increase in shark attacks.
However, this might prove to hold far more scientific validity than a mere superstition as it is somewhat backed up by marine biologists also who do note that some species of shark do seem to be attracted more to certain bright colours |
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"I am serious.. many viruses drift to earth from space.. why not corona
It’s certainly a possibility; A scientific study by Spanish scientists did reveal that we are bombarded by viruses from space every day (Looking up the figure, it was estimated that 800 million viruses fall onto every square meter of our planet per day)
Obviously the vast, vast majority are harmless to us as humans and we have over thousands of years as a species, we have built up a healthy immunity but every now and then......well.....who knows
They're not from outer space. They are viruses from the surface of the earth which are blown up into the atmosphere and buffeted around the globe on the prevailing winds.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/13/science/virosphere-evolution.html
In your limited opinion.. "
Tom, I have a degree in microbiology. I studied virology as part of my degree. But what the fuck do I know. I defer to your degree in "absolute codswallop" from the University of Australia (South African campus) |
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Any superstitions relating to crocodiles? Or sharks?
Yep.
The best way to disable a shark or crocodile is to reach into its mouth and grab it's tonsils...
I want to know the role of spiders. And fridges too "
Well if all else fails then try to undermine the messenger..
You will be burning my books next.. |
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"I am serious.. many viruses drift to earth from space.. why not corona
It’s certainly a possibility; A scientific study by Spanish scientists did reveal that we are bombarded by viruses from space every day (Looking up the figure, it was estimated that 800 million viruses fall onto every square meter of our planet per day)
Obviously the vast, vast majority are harmless to us as humans and we have over thousands of years as a species, we have built up a healthy immunity but every now and then......well.....who knows
They're not from outer space. They are viruses from the surface of the earth which are blown up into the atmosphere and buffeted around the globe on the prevailing winds.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/13/science/virosphere-evolution.html"
That’s very interesting reading
....A bit worrying to! |
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"I am serious.. many viruses drift to earth from space.. why not corona
It’s certainly a possibility; A scientific study by Spanish scientists did reveal that we are bombarded by viruses from space every day (Looking up the figure, it was estimated that 800 million viruses fall onto every square meter of our planet per day)
Obviously the vast, vast majority are harmless to us as humans and we have over thousands of years as a species, we have built up a healthy immunity but every now and then......well.....who knows
They're not from outer space. They are viruses from the surface of the earth which are blown up into the atmosphere and buffeted around the globe on the prevailing winds.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/13/science/virosphere-evolution.html
In your limited opinion..
Tom, I have a degree in microbiology. I studied virology as part of my degree. But what the fuck do I know. I defer to your degree in "absolute codswallop" from the University of Australia (South African campus) "
Don't let my perceived lack of wisdom stand in the way of your ego.. |
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Any superstitions relating to crocodiles? Or sharks?
Yep.
The best way to disable a shark or crocodile is to reach into its mouth and grab it's tonsils...
I want to know the role of spiders. And fridges too "
The ubiquitous dream catcher is based on a spiders web (true).
In the 1970s some fridges were believed to be faulty because they sounded like they were singing "Stayin' Alive".
Turns out they weren't faulty, it was just the chive talking... (not quite true).
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Any superstitions relating to crocodiles? Or sharks?
Yep.
The best way to disable a shark or crocodile is to reach into its mouth and grab it's tonsils...
I want to know the role of spiders. And fridges too
The ubiquitous dream catcher is based on a spiders web (true).
In the 1970s some fridges were believed to be faulty because they sounded like they were singing "Stayin' Alive".
Turns out they weren't faulty, it was just the chive talking... (not quite true).
"
‘How deep is your freeze?’ |
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"I am serious.. many viruses drift to earth from space.. why not corona
It’s certainly a possibility; A scientific study by Spanish scientists did reveal that we are bombarded by viruses from space every day (Looking up the figure, it was estimated that 800 million viruses fall onto every square meter of our planet per day)
Obviously the vast, vast majority are harmless to us as humans and we have over thousands of years as a species, we have built up a healthy immunity but every now and then......well.....who knows
They're not from outer space. They are viruses from the surface of the earth which are blown up into the atmosphere and buffeted around the globe on the prevailing winds.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/13/science/virosphere-evolution.html
That’s very interesting reading
....A bit worrying to! "
Why worrying? |
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"I am serious.. many viruses drift to earth from space.. why not corona
It’s certainly a possibility; A scientific study by Spanish scientists did reveal that we are bombarded by viruses from space every day (Looking up the figure, it was estimated that 800 million viruses fall onto every square meter of our planet per day)
Obviously the vast, vast majority are harmless to us as humans and we have over thousands of years as a species, we have built up a healthy immunity but every now and then......well.....who knows
They're not from outer space. They are viruses from the surface of the earth which are blown up into the atmosphere and buffeted around the globe on the prevailing winds.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/13/science/virosphere-evolution.html
That’s very interesting reading
....A bit worrying to!
Why worrying? "
Could I catch a cold from Ivan who lives in Russia? |
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"I am serious.. many viruses drift to earth from space.. why not corona
It’s certainly a possibility; A scientific study by Spanish scientists did reveal that we are bombarded by viruses from space every day (Looking up the figure, it was estimated that 800 million viruses fall onto every square meter of our planet per day)
Obviously the vast, vast majority are harmless to us as humans and we have over thousands of years as a species, we have built up a healthy immunity but every now and then......well.....who knows
They're not from outer space. They are viruses from the surface of the earth which are blown up into the atmosphere and buffeted around the globe on the prevailing winds.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/13/science/virosphere-evolution.html
That’s very interesting reading
....A bit worrying to!
Why worrying?
Could I catch a cold from Ivan who lives in Russia? "
Is that better or worse than catching it off Ethel in Tesco?! |
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"I am serious.. many viruses drift to earth from space.. why not corona
It’s certainly a possibility; A scientific study by Spanish scientists did reveal that we are bombarded by viruses from space every day (Looking up the figure, it was estimated that 800 million viruses fall onto every square meter of our planet per day)
Obviously the vast, vast majority are harmless to us as humans and we have over thousands of years as a species, we have built up a healthy immunity but every now and then......well.....who knows
They're not from outer space. They are viruses from the surface of the earth which are blown up into the atmosphere and buffeted around the globe on the prevailing winds.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/13/science/virosphere-evolution.html
In your limited opinion..
Tom, I have a degree in microbiology. I studied virology as part of my degree. But what the fuck do I know. I defer to your degree in "absolute codswallop" from the University of Australia (South African campus) "
So you have a degree.. and only part of it in virology..
A degree, not a Masters, not a Doctorate.. a plain old Degree..
We are saved.. |
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"I am serious.. many viruses drift to earth from space.. why not corona
It’s certainly a possibility; A scientific study by Spanish scientists did reveal that we are bombarded by viruses from space every day (Looking up the figure, it was estimated that 800 million viruses fall onto every square meter of our planet per day)
Obviously the vast, vast majority are harmless to us as humans and we have over thousands of years as a species, we have built up a healthy immunity but every now and then......well.....who knows
They're not from outer space. They are viruses from the surface of the earth which are blown up into the atmosphere and buffeted around the globe on the prevailing winds.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/13/science/virosphere-evolution.html
That’s very interesting reading
....A bit worrying to!
Why worrying?
Could I catch a cold from Ivan who lives in Russia?
Is that better or worse than catching it off Ethel in Tesco?! "
I think Ethel gave it to Ivan in the first place; Typhoid Mary has nothing on our Ethel |
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Bad news: Obviously, the usual New Year celebrations are off this year
Good news however: It’s time therefore perhaps to adopt an old Spanish superstition, namely to eat 12 grapes on New Year's Eve in order to ensure good luck for the coming twelve months
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"Bad news: Obviously, the usual New Year celebrations are off this year
Good news however: It’s time therefore perhaps to adopt an old Spanish superstition, namely to eat 12 grapes on New Year's Eve in order to ensure good luck for the coming twelve months
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This is a wholly commercial one. It originated at the end of the 19th century from vineyard owners in the Alicante area who had a surplus grapes to shift. It became embedded and is now considered a traditional, but it's a) pretty recent (in the grand scheme) and b) absolutely nothing to do with luck (suerte) and everything to do with enterprising salesmen selling you things you don't need
An absolutely classic example of marketing |
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"Bad news: Obviously, the usual New Year celebrations are off this year
Good news however: It’s time therefore perhaps to adopt an old Spanish superstition, namely to eat 12 grapes on New Year's Eve in order to ensure good luck for the coming twelve months
This is a wholly commercial one. It originated at the end of the 19th century from vineyard owners in the Alicante area who had a surplus grapes to shift. It became embedded and is now considered a traditional, but it's a) pretty recent (in the grand scheme) and b) absolutely nothing to do with luck (suerte) and everything to do with enterprising salesmen selling you things you don't need
An absolutely classic example of marketing "
Ahhhh those crafty devils! That reminds me a few years back when Heinz announced that they were going to discontinue their Salad Cream due to falling sales.
Of course, everyone rushed out and purchased it en mass after the announcement...and Heinz were very happy indeed
I do so love it myself. With salad. With peanut butter in sandwiches. In tea.... |
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"Bad news: Obviously, the usual New Year celebrations are off this year
Good news however: It’s time therefore perhaps to adopt an old Spanish superstition, namely to eat 12 grapes on New Year's Eve in order to ensure good luck for the coming twelve months
This is a wholly commercial one. It originated at the end of the 19th century from vineyard owners in the Alicante area who had a surplus grapes to shift. It became embedded and is now considered a traditional, but it's a) pretty recent (in the grand scheme) and b) absolutely nothing to do with luck (suerte) and everything to do with enterprising salesmen selling you things you don't need
An absolutely classic example of marketing
Ahhhh those crafty devils! That reminds me a few years back when Heinz announced that they were going to discontinue their Salad Cream due to falling sales.
Of course, everyone rushed out and purchased it en mass after the announcement...and Heinz were very happy indeed
I do so love it myself. With salad. With peanut butter in sandwiches. In tea.... "
That last little bit....... Until you uttered that, I was rather fond of you  |
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"Bad news: Obviously, the usual New Year celebrations are off this year
Good news however: It’s time therefore perhaps to adopt an old Spanish superstition, namely to eat 12 grapes on New Year's Eve in order to ensure good luck for the coming twelve months
This is a wholly commercial one. It originated at the end of the 19th century from vineyard owners in the Alicante area who had a surplus grapes to shift. It became embedded and is now considered a traditional, but it's a) pretty recent (in the grand scheme) and b) absolutely nothing to do with luck (suerte) and everything to do with enterprising salesmen selling you things you don't need
An absolutely classic example of marketing
Ahhhh those crafty devils! That reminds me a few years back when Heinz announced that they were going to discontinue their Salad Cream due to falling sales.
Of course, everyone rushed out and purchased it en mass after the announcement...and Heinz were very happy indeed
I do so love it myself. With salad. With peanut butter in sandwiches. In tea....
That last little bit....... Until you uttered that, I was rather fond of you "
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"Bad news: Obviously, the usual New Year celebrations are off this year
Good news however: It’s time therefore perhaps to adopt an old Spanish superstition, namely to eat 12 grapes on New Year's Eve in order to ensure good luck for the coming twelve months
This is a wholly commercial one. It originated at the end of the 19th century from vineyard owners in the Alicante area who had a surplus grapes to shift. It became embedded and is now considered a traditional, but it's a) pretty recent (in the grand scheme) and b) absolutely nothing to do with luck (suerte) and everything to do with enterprising salesmen selling you things you don't need
An absolutely classic example of marketing
Ahhhh those crafty devils! That reminds me a few years back when Heinz announced that they were going to discontinue their Salad Cream due to falling sales.
Of course, everyone rushed out and purchased it en mass after the announcement...and Heinz were very happy indeed
I do so love it myself. With salad. With peanut butter in sandwiches. In tea....
That last little bit....... Until you uttered that, I was rather fond of you
Have I mentioned my Marmite fetish? "
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"Did you know a 'myth' is actually a female moth? "
I didn’t know that
Funny things moths....why do they always manage to fly clumsily into ones face in the night? Daddy Long Legs to.
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"In Ireland you don't cut down a fairy tree or fairy ring.
Basically a tree alone in a field or a ring if trees"
Fairy folklore is especially fascinating and not all of them were of the pleasant, Tinkerbell variety.
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"Bad news: Obviously, the usual New Year celebrations are off this year
Good news however: It’s time therefore perhaps to adopt an old Spanish superstition, namely to eat 12 grapes on New Year's Eve in order to ensure good luck for the coming twelve months
This is a wholly commercial one. It originated at the end of the 19th century from vineyard owners in the Alicante area who had a surplus grapes to shift. It became embedded and is now considered a traditional, but it's a) pretty recent (in the grand scheme) and b) absolutely nothing to do with luck (suerte) and everything to do with enterprising salesmen selling you things you don't need
An absolutely classic example of marketing
Ahhhh those crafty devils! That reminds me a few years back when Heinz announced that they were going to discontinue their Salad Cream due to falling sales.
Of course, everyone rushed out and purchased it en mass after the announcement...and Heinz were very happy indeed
I do so love it myself. With salad. With peanut butter in sandwiches. In tea....
That last little bit....... Until you uttered that, I was rather fond of you
Have I mentioned my Marmite fetish?
Oh, now yeast I can cope with "
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“Never eat yellow snow”....oh ok then cheers, I often eat snow FFS!
Never gift a purse or wallet without putting money in it first ??
See an ambulance and you have to “touch your knee and touch your toe” ??
When walking on the pavement don’t walk on the cracks or you’ll have a black baby!!! Seriously where did that weird one come from...... |
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"“Never eat yellow snow”....oh ok then cheers, I often eat snow FFS!
Never gift a purse or wallet without putting money in it first ??
See an ambulance and you have to “touch your knee and touch your toe” ??
When walking on the pavement don’t walk on the cracks or you’ll have a black baby!!! Seriously where did that weird one come from...... "
I’ve never previously heard of the ambulance one but am now having visions of onlookers performing the ‘Heads, shoulders, knees and toes’ routine as the ambulance whizzes past with the siren going |
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