10 Weird Superstitions

10 Weird Superstitions

 This podcast is about ten weird superstitions all around the world, the video is from TheDanocracy youtube channel who explains superstitions as a belief some some people hold to explain some events.

 One weird superstition is that If a funera, you must hide your thumb in your hand. This is because the Japanese word for thumb literally translates as "parent-finger" and hiding it is considered protection for your parent. If you don't, your parent will die. The second is a belief related to mirrors which says "If you look into a mirror it is stealing your soul" that is why vampires do not have reflection. The last one would be "Knocking on wood" it can be on a table, closet or anything made from wood because good spirits live inside trees and they provide good luck.
I really liked this video, the guy is quite funny, he also has some other funny videos and I really recommend it, it is also interesting to compare how some of this superstition are shared between Chile and the rest of the world.
a belief that the earth is flat.

Glossary:
Reflection: The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected,  something, such as light, radiant heat, sound, or an image, that is reflected.
Gambling: the activity or practice of playing at a game of chance for money or other stakes.
Belief: something believed; an opinion or conviction: "a belief that the earth is flat".

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rp8pG4nd-4w