People throughout history have turned to superstitions to make sense of a confusing world. Before science could explain things like illness, weather, or luck, ancient cultures created their own ...

Discover the 25 surprising origins of today's most popular superstitions! From broken mirrors to black cats, uncover the ...

Victorians took superstition very seriously, often treating everyday mishaps as ominous warnings rather than coincidences. From the belief that breaking a mirror could doom you to years of bad luck, ...

Superstitions may seem irrational, but research suggests they have benefits. These age-old rituals may be part of an evolutionary trait. If breaking a mirror actually brought bad luck, surely the ...

Step on a crack, break your mother’s back. Don’t walk under a ladder. Terrible things happen on Friday the 13th (besides low-budget slasher films). Where do superstitions come from and why do people ...

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When it comes to gambling, many Americans believe a little luck can go a long way. Whether carrying rabbit's feet or blowing on dice, gambling in the United States is full of rituals and superstitions ...

You’ve most likely heard of the popular term “new year resolutions,” but what about superstitions? In case you weren’t aware, some people have a few superstitious beliefs when it comes to ringing in a ...

Nine women hoping to take home this year’s Miss USA title tell PEOPLE about their most intense superstitions and rituals that get them through pageants ...