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SUPERSTITIOUS  

There are many superstitious people out there. These superstitious ones believe that this Saturday will prove to be the luckiest of day, ever.

What the hell is that guy doing? A little OCD, maybe? Is he off his meds? Nah, relax. He's okay. It's just a little pre-game ritual.

Many people believe in superstitions, and even more people believe in them and don't even know it.

If there is no reason for the superstition, and no knowledge of a particular thing or circumstance causing bad luck, then why is it that there is so much superstition in the world of sports.

Behind the scenes, many of them work diligently to feed their superstitious tendencies way beyond the effort they put into a given performance.

The idea behind my shark tooth necklace is that it will serve me protection. Call me superstitious call me paranoid, but it is my belief that sharks are out to get me...

We want to know what the future holds for us. Once we do, the next question is do we believe in what they are planned to be?

An accident is an unintentional misfortune or other occurrence that has no apparent cause. Superstitious people usually attribute the reasons for these occurrences to sinister energy.

If you ever wondered about how house cats got such a spooky reputation, then read on.

An international network of women are using Panties for Peace to disturb the superstitious generals ruling Myanmar.

Superstitious Yankee fans can breath a sigh of relief.

While I am not an overly superstitious person, I do find myself a bit squeamish walking under ladders, having a black cat cross my path, or breaking a mirror.

The first day of May was once widely considered as one of the most magical days of the year. It is associated with superstitious beliefs such as those concerned with the business of prediction and divination, in particular of obtaining information about future partners.

Many athletes and fans are very superstitious when it comes to sporting events. Here are some popular sports superstitions.

Baseball fans are as superstitious as they come and a recent prank at the site of the new Yankee Stadium has left fans scrambling for a way to rectify the act.

Friday the 13th, to those of us who are superstitious, has always been a day of bad luck. But where do the fears about Friday the 13th come from?

How can we approach tools like the Tarot if we're not familiar with their symbolism? By keeping an open mind, shedding any superstitious notions we might have about them, and becoming fluent in their language.

Even the most studied individuals - and that includes scientists and politicians - are superstitious at one time or another. Hey come to think of it, didn't the late former President Ronald Reagan and his wife read the daily horoscopes?

The background to fear and superstition connected to the making of the sign upon one with fear of evil, bad luck and even death.

If you're European and the least bit superstitious, the odds are that you'll be particularly careful on Friday 13th.

Superstitious myths can ruin your fishing trip. Understanding is the key to success.

As writers, we have the power to create movements.

Many athletes and teams in sports are superstitious which has led to many curses in the sports world, here are some of the more famous curses.

The early 16th-century Protestant reformers Martin Luther and John Calvin were brutal, superstitious, intolerant, and repressive individuals who exploited popular stereotypes of "witches" in order to persecute those who disagreed with their views.

What will you do on Friday the 13th? Do you lock your doors, shut your windows and stayide all day? You may surprised that many do. Read on to learn more about Friday the 13th and the superstitions involving the number 13.

Most people believe in the ways of superstitious belief, but people involved in sports from the team players to the managers, superstition is a way of life and in the game.

This is an article that gives practical tips on how to stop worrying. The article first describes worry in general terms and how it is futile and harmful to worry. Then it goes on to give ten power-packed, original ideas to eliminate worry.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is a disorder that causes a person to display signs of anxiety disorder and will cause the person to hav

From the beginning of history the sea has been considered a source of religious and artistic inspiration, and varied civilizations emphasized the role of the sea as an expression of the power of the gods over the universe and over human destiny.

An article of the Chicago-based radio show hosted by Mancow Muller

Lyman Frank Baum's novel is like a Bible for beginners. It's yet another spiritual allegory, whether it was intended to be so or happened by serendipitous circumstance - possibly divine intervention.

The prevelant themes of Circle K Cycles and Nowhere Man are that of cultural and linguistic differences and the difficulties that come with them.

While the idea of using garlic as a repellant against vampires is strictly myth and folklore, it is interesting to note that garlic is also effective against two other real life bloodsuckers, the mosquito and the tick.

The 1966 Batman film continues the camp elements that made the early years of the "Batman" TV show so successful.

An essay exploring how Shakespeare incorporates Elizabethan ideas regarding deformity and illegitimacy as indications of an evil nature. The characters of Richard III and King Lear's Edmund are examined.

Sacramento is thought to be "alive with ghosts." Much of this activity centers on Old City, the spot at the confluence of the Sacramento and American rivers where dauntless gold seekers and intrepid entrepreneurs set up shop.

Reveiw of the re-make of The Omen, a great example why remakes shouldnt be allowed. Depended way to much on their marketing scheme of releasing the film on 6/6/06.

Julius Caesar's Conquest of Gaul is a record of his deeds for posterity

Voltaire's Candide was a story that presented the harsh realities of a world filled with evil, selfishness, intolerance, and superstition. Through his novel he attacks the philosophy of optimism which asserts that all is well, when all is not.

"Twin studies" is research that attempts to answer questions about whether our genes or our environments play a larger role in traits such as intelligence, psychological disorder, physical characteristics, and personality. This is what we've learned.

Area 51 is a sub par shooter that can't hang with the big boys

A look into the lives of the Akha hill tribe in the 21st century.

Every man has to face the prospect of a wedding at some point in his wife. Here is how you should deal with it, and get past it with enough left over for a righteous honeymoon!

Disclaimer: I am not an expert on Shakespearean acting. However, when my director cast me in Midsummer Night's Dream, I became an expert on becoming his worst nightmare. Eventually, I learned from my mistakes. Hopefully, you will never make them.

Dreams are stepping-stones to success. Make sure that in 2005 you step on all those stones that lead to success. Here is some advice for women about New Years resolutions.

In the beginning of Coleridge's The Rime of the Ancient Mariner readers are presented with an introductory statement regarding the metaphysical world.

The owl is by far the most popular bird species. That's good news for bird lovers who like to collect wildlife tees, because there's never been a better time to find an owl t-shirt.

Le Fanu is regarded by many critics as the greatest master of the Victorian Gothic. Le Fanu's short stories which involve Irish myth can be measured via the characters propinquity with the setting of Ireland.

The ability to deal with change is one of life's necessities. Be it a change in marital status, career, or anything else, the difficulties surrounding change impose many challenges for one to overcome. Some people thrive on this type of challenge...

Working with these 10 guidelines, you'll be able to get an engagement ring that you can feel confident presenting, and that she'll be proud to wear.