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A superstition is a belief that magic or luck may have the power to influence our lives. Though superstitions are generally dismissed as old, primitive, and silly, many people are still very attached to them. For instance, in Poland we often knock on some unpainted object or hold our thumbs (in English-speaking countries we keep our fingers crossed) to have good luck. There is also the ominous black cat that brings bad luck if it crosses our way. Now let's have a look at some popular British and American superstitions. Among some well-known signs of bad luck there is the strong belief that Friday 13th is a bad day and number 13 is an unlucky number. As a result, there are many hotels that do not have room number 13. It is also unlucky to spot a magpie, a sinister bird, or walk under a ladder. You won't be lucky if you tread on pavement cracks when you walk down the street, accidentally spill salt on the kitchen floor, or break a mirror. Also, if you want to be lucky, never open an umbrella indoors. There are many ways in which British and American people try to ensure good luck, for example, hanging a horseshoe over the front door, or finding a four-leaf clover. Some people believe that wishing somebody good luck will bring them the opposite, so they say "break a leg" instead. It is very common to say "bless you" when somebody sneezes, because originally, a long time ago, many people were afraid that a person's soul was sneezed out of their body while sneezing. As you can see, many British and American superstitions are similar to Polish folk beliefs. Can you think of any other ideas to add to this article?
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