Category: Culture
9 Creepy Fun Spider Superstitions
Spiders have long been considered lucky in parts of Europe and in the United States. In Japan, the opposite is true and spiders are often…
6 Old Holidays Celebrated Around Halloween
In the United States, Halloween marks off the start of the holiday season as, after trick-or-treating, we slide right into Thanksgiving and then the Christmas…
Cursed By A Mummy’s Skull
Here is yet another case of a curse mummy. What I find most interesting about these early accounts of evil mummies is that the majority…
10 Strange Beliefs and Superstitions About Robins
The robin redbreast is probably the most recognized of all wild birds. Its friendly, humble nature is beloved by all and it is held in…
Strange Things You Didn’t Know About the Luck of a Rabbit’s Foot
While growing up, small shops everywhere in the United States had a bin or two of rabbit’s feet for sale. There were the “natural” rabbit’s…
10 Weird Superstitions About Rosemary Herb
Rosemary herb is a delicious smelling plant that can be grown in most gardens or grown as a potted plant. It can be trickier to…
9 Weird and Wonderful Things You Can Do With Chocolate
If you thought chocolate was just for eating, think again. While we all love a chocolate treat, chocolate can be used for more than fulfilling…
7 Cruel Facts About The Thug Cult
Thugs, or the Thuggee, were a cult dedicated to India’s goddess Kali. They performed ritual killings steeped in their perverted religion. For centuries they terrified…
10 Weird Bits of Folklore About Acorns
Acorns are the nuts that form on oak trees and they are found throughout Europe and North America. Native Americans used acorns as a food…
10 Things Believed to Scare Off Ghosts
Our ancestors were plagued by ghosts and night terrors, so it is not surprising to know that there are many superstitions that show how to…
