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Friday The 13th: The Truth Behind The World's Most Feared Day
Friday the 13th is widely considered an unlucky day, rooted in centuries-old superstitions from Norse mythology and Biblical traditions. Both Friday and the number 13 have long been regarded as symbols of bad luck in Western cultures.
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Vivesini OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch Tamil Thriller Movie Online?
Vivesini, a Tamil thriller, is now streaming on Aha Tamil OTT, following an 11-month gap since its theatrical release on December 15, 2023. Directed by Bhavan Rajagopalan, the film follows a young woman’s journey into a mysterious forest to challenge the superstitions haunting her village. Alongside her friends, she uncovers hidden truths, encoun...
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Chinese Man Duped Of Rs 11 Lakh By Fiancee In Bizarre "Marriage Bed Burning" Scam
In a unique online romance scam, a man in Tianjin, China, fell victim to a bizarre "marriage bed burning" ritual, costing him Rs 11 lakh.
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Skeleton in Found Belgium Contains Bones from Five People Across 2,500 Years of History
A skeleton found in Pommerœul, Belgium, shocked archaeologists when they discovered that it contained bones from at least five people, spanning from the Neolithic era to the Roman period. The bones were carefully arranged, possibly by the Romans who may have disturbed a Neolithic grave. DNA analysis and radiocarbon dating have confirmed the bones...
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Video: Devotees At Banke Bihari Temple Drink AC Water Believing It To Be 'Charan Amrit'
Viral footage reveals devotees reverently gathering and sipping the water flowing from elephant-shaped tubes, with some using cups and others cupping their hands to catch every precious drop.
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"Ghost Obstruction" On Development Work In Chhattisgarh? BJP MP To Cut Lemon
BJP MP Bhojraj Nag of Kanker suggested that cutting a lemon could help speed up development work in Chhattisgarh.
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The History Behind Friday The 13th: Why It's Considered Unlucky
Friday The 13th: This notion, akin to the fear of a black cat crossing one's path or breaking a mirror, is pervasive despite its unclear origins.
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Spiritual Leader's "Past Lives" Speech In 2 Chennai Schools Sparks Row
An alleged superstitious speech by a spiritual orator Maha Vishnu at two government schools in Chennai has triggered a controversy and a debate over spirituality and superstition in schools.
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Lucky Numbers, Feng Shui, And Food Taboos: China's Superstition Secrets
Chinese culture deeply integrates superstitions into everyday life and business, with a strong emphasis on numbers and their associated meanings.
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"Lot Of Superstitions In India": Brett Lee Echoes AB De Villiers' "They Can Win It" Comment On RCB
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be eyeing their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy in the upcoming season, which will kick-start from Friday.
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What's In A Leap Year? Eternal Youth, Wedding Bells And Tech Bugs
An extra day every four years, what's not to love? The calendar quirk of February 29 keeps us in sync with the seasons but it has also spawned a host of rituals and superstitions, not to mention computer glitches, which AFP unpacks here.
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Boy, 5, Drowns As Family Forces Him To Take Ganga Dip To "Cure" Blood Cancer
Superstition and the hopes for a miracle led to the death of a five-year-old, terminally-ill boy in Uttarakhand's Haridwar. The boy was suffering from blood cancer, and his parents believed that the river Ganga would cure him.
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World Cup 2023 Final: Here's Why Anand Mahindra Is Not Watching India Vs Australia Match
Mr Mahindra believes that Team India loses when he watches the match live.
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Tunbridge Wells And Wankhede: When Cummins' Lieutenants Remained 'Fixated' Like Kapil's Devils
Superstitions and cricket have had a long standing relationship and when Maxwell was on a carnage, the Australian players were "fixated" in their designated dressing room positions till he swatted Mujeeb ur Rahaman for a six.
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Height Of Superstition! Ex-India Star Ate 2-Day Old Banana For Wickets, Wasim Jaffer Reveals
Former India cricketers Wasim Jaffer and Zaheer Khan recently spoke about the superstitious practices, which some players do before going for a match.
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Friday The 13th: The Truth Behind The World's Most Feared Day
Friday the 13th is widely considered an unlucky day, rooted in centuries-old superstitions from Norse mythology and Biblical traditions. Both Friday and the number 13 have long been regarded as symbols of bad luck in Western cultures.
-
Vivesini OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch Tamil Thriller Movie Online?
Vivesini, a Tamil thriller, is now streaming on Aha Tamil OTT, following an 11-month gap since its theatrical release on December 15, 2023. Directed by Bhavan Rajagopalan, the film follows a young woman’s journey into a mysterious forest to challenge the superstitions haunting her village. Alongside her friends, she uncovers hidden truths, encoun...
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Chinese Man Duped Of Rs 11 Lakh By Fiancee In Bizarre "Marriage Bed Burning" Scam
In a unique online romance scam, a man in Tianjin, China, fell victim to a bizarre "marriage bed burning" ritual, costing him Rs 11 lakh.
-
Skeleton in Found Belgium Contains Bones from Five People Across 2,500 Years of History
A skeleton found in Pommerœul, Belgium, shocked archaeologists when they discovered that it contained bones from at least five people, spanning from the Neolithic era to the Roman period. The bones were carefully arranged, possibly by the Romans who may have disturbed a Neolithic grave. DNA analysis and radiocarbon dating have confirmed the bones...
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Video: Devotees At Banke Bihari Temple Drink AC Water Believing It To Be 'Charan Amrit'
Viral footage reveals devotees reverently gathering and sipping the water flowing from elephant-shaped tubes, with some using cups and others cupping their hands to catch every precious drop.
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"Ghost Obstruction" On Development Work In Chhattisgarh? BJP MP To Cut Lemon
BJP MP Bhojraj Nag of Kanker suggested that cutting a lemon could help speed up development work in Chhattisgarh.
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The History Behind Friday The 13th: Why It's Considered Unlucky
Friday The 13th: This notion, akin to the fear of a black cat crossing one's path or breaking a mirror, is pervasive despite its unclear origins.
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Spiritual Leader's "Past Lives" Speech In 2 Chennai Schools Sparks Row
An alleged superstitious speech by a spiritual orator Maha Vishnu at two government schools in Chennai has triggered a controversy and a debate over spirituality and superstition in schools.
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Lucky Numbers, Feng Shui, And Food Taboos: China's Superstition Secrets
Chinese culture deeply integrates superstitions into everyday life and business, with a strong emphasis on numbers and their associated meanings.
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"Lot Of Superstitions In India": Brett Lee Echoes AB De Villiers' "They Can Win It" Comment On RCB
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be eyeing their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy in the upcoming season, which will kick-start from Friday.
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What's In A Leap Year? Eternal Youth, Wedding Bells And Tech Bugs
An extra day every four years, what's not to love? The calendar quirk of February 29 keeps us in sync with the seasons but it has also spawned a host of rituals and superstitions, not to mention computer glitches, which AFP unpacks here.
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Boy, 5, Drowns As Family Forces Him To Take Ganga Dip To "Cure" Blood Cancer
Superstition and the hopes for a miracle led to the death of a five-year-old, terminally-ill boy in Uttarakhand's Haridwar. The boy was suffering from blood cancer, and his parents believed that the river Ganga would cure him.
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World Cup 2023 Final: Here's Why Anand Mahindra Is Not Watching India Vs Australia Match
Mr Mahindra believes that Team India loses when he watches the match live.
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Tunbridge Wells And Wankhede: When Cummins' Lieutenants Remained 'Fixated' Like Kapil's Devils
Superstitions and cricket have had a long standing relationship and when Maxwell was on a carnage, the Australian players were "fixated" in their designated dressing room positions till he swatted Mujeeb ur Rahaman for a six.
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Height Of Superstition! Ex-India Star Ate 2-Day Old Banana For Wickets, Wasim Jaffer Reveals
Former India cricketers Wasim Jaffer and Zaheer Khan recently spoke about the superstitious practices, which some players do before going for a match.
