Bigfoot Capital of the World

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Willow Creek, California, has the distinction of being named the “Bigfoot Capital of the World.”  Located in Humboldt County, Willow Creek is a mountain community.  Additionally, it is located on the Trinity River.  Willow Creek is located to the north of San Francisco.
This town has held the name since the 1950s when a logger brought [...]

Very Superstitious – 10 Unusual Superstitions

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1.  If a bee flies into your house it means you will have a visitor; if you harm or kill the bee, you will have an unpleasant visit with this person.
2.  It is only good luck to pick up a coin if the “heads” side is up.
3.  Pictures or photographs of elephants will bring good [...]

Death Superstitions

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If a bird flies into your house, it’s a sure sign of death.
When passing a cemetery, hold your breath or you will breath in the spirit of someone that had recently been buried.
The gates of Heaven are open on Christmas Eve; therefore if any person should die on that night they will go straight to [...]

Luck and Horseshoe Trivia

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Horseshoes have long been associated with luck. Use these helpful hints to keep your home safe and promote good luck.
* Hang a horseshoe over your door to bring good luck.
* A horseshoe hung over a door or on the porch will bring you good luck.
* Horseshoes must be hung with the open end up to [...]

Ladders and Bad Luck

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Many people are superstitious about walking under a ladder. Here are a few trivia facts about the superstition.
* For centuries, walking under a ladder has been believed to bring bad luck. Many people today still believe this superstition.
* If you walk under a ladder that is leaning against a wall, you are breaking the symbol [...]

When the Ghost Walks

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Every profession has its superstitions, but none more so than show business. I grew up backstage, and my earliest lessons centered on what NOT to do.
It was considered unlucky to whistle in the dressing room. Whoever was standing near the door would probably die, or worse, get the sack. So to appease the Theatre Gods, [...]