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POPSAnimal Superstitions A kitten born in May - a witches cat A black cat crossing your path - good luck (A white cat in USA, Spain and Belgium) A black cat seen from behind - a bad omen Stray tortoise shell cat - bad omen Cats bought with money will never be good mousers Cat sneezing once - rain Cat sneezing three times - the family will catch a cold USA belief - A cat washing on the doorstep - the clergy will visit Killing a cat - sacrificing your soul to the Devil Kicking a cat - Rheumatism A cat sneezing is a good omen for everyone who hears it. - Italian superstition It is bad luck to see a white cat at night Dreaming of white cat means good luck When you see a one-eyed cat, spit on your thumb, stamp it in the palm of your hand, and make a wish. The wish will come true. If a cat washes behind its ears, it will rain. - English superstition A cat sleeping with all four paws tucked under means cold weather ahead. - English superstition English schoolchildren be
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POPSOfficial Darwin Awards site Ever wonder if the Darwin Awards are about real people? Here's a site that claims to authenticate those stories. Pretty amusing. Also, as a bonus, includes a survey: "Have you ever deliberately disabled a safety device?" "How do you feel about guns?" etc.