Italy - Salt

It is believed that if you drop some salt, you have to put some salt from its container in your hand and throw it behind your shoulder. As this will prevent the evil eye you would normally get when dropping the salt.

Brazil - Baby

In Brazil, they have a superstition that when babies stand on their heads, they are calling for another sibling to join in the family.

India - Sparrow

A sparrow is encouraged to build a nest in a new house for good fortune.

France - Cat

It is believed that in the southern regions of France, if a young unmarried girl accidentally steps on a cat's tail, it's a sign of bad luck that she will have to wait twelve months before she finds a husband.

Greece - Bone

In Greece, people use to carry a little bone of a bat in their wallet. It is believed that the bone will protect them from the evil eye.

England - Dog

In England, it is believed that meeting a spotted or black and white dog on the way to a business appointment is a lucky sign.

Italy - Cat

To hear a cat sneeze is a sign of good luck.

Malay - Umbrella

One should not open an umbrella in the house,  a snake will enter the house if you do so.