My dad had all kinds of old world superstitions.
Never leave a knife laying flat on the counter because you are inviting danger from the direction that the knife is pointing. Somehow putting in the sink neutralized the danger though. There were a few others involving knives as well, like dropping one was a big no-no and they could cause nightmares if slept too close to one.
Single girls should never sit at the corner of the table.
Not having more than one window open because somehow the cross breeze it creates through the house is evil or bad luck, or something. Applied to cars as well.
Half moons are lucky and decisions involving money should wait until there is a half moon.
The knife on the counter one has stuck with me even though I know it's ridiculous. Kind of like knocking on wood. I can't help myself.
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