Italy - Number 17

In Italy, it is believed that the number 17 is considered unlucky. When "17" viewed as the Roman numeral, XVII, an anagram or letters rearrangement of that spells out "VIXI," which in Latin means "I have lived" which describes, "My life is over," or "I'm dead."

England - Raven

In England, The Tower of London is a castle that houses ravens over 900 years. It is believed that if the ravens leave the castle, the crown of England and the kingdom will fall.