#superstition tag

Commentary: Yamamoto's interpreter almost quit after 2 days. Now he's hoping his boxers can help in World Series

Yamamoto's interpreter wears lucky 'shobu pantsu' for each start, revealing superstition, close rituals, and Yamamoto's considerate behavior toward staff.

Manchester United

fromwww.caughtoffside.com

3 weeks ago

Man United midfielder Casemiro shares the most unsual fact about his career

Casimiro's legal name is Casimiro, but a printing error added an 'e', creating the Casemiro misspelling that he chose to keep.

US news

fromESPN.com

4 weeks ago

Taylor Swift 10, Purdue 0: Can the Boilermakers break the 'curse' vs. Illinois?

Purdue has lost all 10 games played within seven days after Taylor Swift released or rereleased a studio album.

fromBustle

4 weeks ago

Taylor Swift's "Wood" Is Somehow Even Hornier Than You'd Think

The core meaning of "Wood" is that Swift sometimes gets a little nervous about holding on to her seemingly too-good-to-be-true relationship, but her partner (and now fiancé), Travis Kelce, puts her doubts to rest. "Baby, I'll admit I've been a little superstitious. Fingers crossed until you put your hand on mine," she sings, declaring that they "make our own luck" as a couple.

Music

History

fromTasting Table

1 month ago

Why We've Been Tossing Spilled Salt Over Our Shoulder For Centuries - Tasting Table

Salt has been revered across cultures for preservation, purification, hospitality, and spiritual protection, giving rise to superstitions like tossing spilled salt over the shoulder.

Mindfulness

fromPsychology Today

1 month ago

Wishing Doesn't Make It So

Magical thinking and superstitions are common and usually harmless but become dangerous when they override critical thinking and obstruct confronting reality.

National Hockey League

fromPuck Prose

3 months ago

How playoff beards became an annual tradition for all NHL players

Playoff beards symbolize NHL players' hopes for team success during the postseason.

Gadgets

fromThe New Yorker

2 months ago

The Engines and Empires of New York City Gambling

Dream books transformed dreams into lottery numbers, highlighting the connection of superstition and gambling.

New York Knicks

fromNew York Post

5 months ago

Superstitious Knicks fans take drastic measures to magically will team to beat Pacers in Eastern Conference Finals

Bartenders and fans adopt superstitious practices to boost New York Knicks' chances in playoffs.

fromLos Angeles Times

6 months ago

In-N-Out skips this guest receipt number when you place your order

In-N-Out will not give you guest number 69 on your receipt, skipping it to avoid associations with adult themes, signaling societal sensitivities to numbers.

Dining

Golden State Warriors

fromsfist.com