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28 Countries Ranked by Their Weirdest Superstitions
Which Global Superstition Sounds the Most Bizarre?
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Curious Beliefs and Rituals Around the World 
28. Russia: Pre-Trip Silence 
27. Serbia: Splashing Water 
26. Czech Republic: Carp Scale In The Wallet - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
25. Ireland: Itchy Palms 
24. India: Haircut Schedule 
23. Brazil: Grounded Bags 
22. Germany: Toasting With Water - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
21. Italy: The Dreaded Seventeen 
20. Spain: Twelve Midnight Grapes 
19. Greece: Spitting At Compliments 
18. United Kingdom: Saluting Magpies - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
17. Sweden: The Manhole Letter Code 
16. Netherlands: Tabletop Singing 
15. Poland: Hat On The Dining Table 
14. China: Skipping The Fourth Floor - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
13. Mexico: Yellow Flower Taboo 
12. France: The Upside-Down Baguette 
11. Portugal: Walking In Reverse 
10. Egypt: Snapping Empty Shears - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
9. Denmark: Doorstep Shards 
8. Iceland: Outdoor Winter Knitting 
7. Lithuania: Whistling Indoors 
6. Philippines: Stepping Over Sleepers - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
5. Japan: Tucking Thumbs At Cemeteries 
4. South Korea: Electric Fan Hazard 
3. Turkey: Nighttime Chewing Gum 
2. Rwanda: The Goat Meat Warning - AdvertisementSwipe or tap ▶ to continue countdown
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From lethal bedroom fans in Seoul to upside-down bread in Paris and shattered porcelain in Copenhagen, cultural superstitions reveal centuries of regional folklore. Here are 28 countries ranked by their most unusual traditions.
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