Whether it be in hopes of finding good luck or money, people around the world have been acting superstitiously for centuries.
Even those who consider themselves rational may have a specific date or number they fixate on.
Here are eight strange superstitions that people believe will make them rich.
1. In some parts of the U.K., people believe hammering coins into trees will bring them wealth.
2. In Greece, ensuring you always have money in your purse or wallet is said to attract more money.
3. In China, there’s a belief that you must avoid putting your bag or purse on the floor or it will bring bad financial luck.
4. Many people believe finding bird poop on your property signals good luck and money.
5. Gamblers believe smoking and inhaling vulture brain will make them have premonitions that reveal winning numbers and scores.
6. Writing “money” or “$” on your right palm with red ink every morning for 15 days is thought to bring a windfall of money.
7. Dating back to the 16th century, it is believed that finding a spider in your pocket means you will always have money.
8. People all around the world believe that finding and picking up a penny that is heads up on the ground is good luck.