Luck Around the World
Fictional Luck
That's Unfortunate
Lucky Signs
Saint Patrick's Day Facts
100
In what culture is bamboo considered lucky?
Chinese
100
In what franchise is the phrase "May the force be with you" a way of wishing someone good fortune?
Star Wars
100
It is considered bad luck to say "good luck" to someone who is about to perform in a theatre. What are you supposed to say instead?
"Break a leg!"
100
Of which country is Saint Patrick the patron saint?
Ireland
200
In what country are barnstars considered lucky?
United States
200
What is the phrase used to wish people luck in The Hunger Games franchise?
"May the odds be ever in your favor."
200
Spilling what spice/seasoning is considered bad luck in many Western cultures?
Salt
200
Why is Saint Patrick's Day celebrated on March 17th?
It is the day that Saint Patrick died in 461.
300
What group of people considers seeing an albatross a sign of good luck?
Sailors
300
What is the name of the luck potion in the Harry Potter franchise?
Felix Felicis
300
Under what circumstances is a horseshoe considered bad luck?
If it is upside down
300
Saint Patrick was originally associated with what color?
Blue
400
What cultures consider pigs lucky?
(There are two correct answers - you only need one)
Chinese, German
400
The Lucky Charms cereal pot of gold marshmallow was replaced by what new marshmallow shape in 2008?
Hourglass
400
What Shakespearean play title is considered bad luck to say in a theatre?
Macbeth
400
What is the highest number of leaves ever found on a single clover?
56
500
In what country is "pressing your thumbs" used for good luck? (Similar to crossing your fingers in the US)
Germany
500
What popular franchise does the phrase "I wish you good fortune in the wars to come" come from?
Game of Thrones
500
In Eastern Asia, gifting what item is considered an omen of an early death?
Clock
500
In 1601, the first Saint Patrick's Day parade was held in a location that would eventually become part of what US state?
Florida