Je Roam
[Europe]
A red cross, that's it.
England
Walking across with this animal, especially at night, is believed to bring bad luck, as if it were their fault to be born in that particular "color".
Black Cat
This actor recently went viral for posting about a cracked bike frame damaged by an airline, resulting in him publicly calling them out.
Alden Richards
This biological process allows an insect like a caterpillar to dissolve inside its chrysalis and re-emerge as a butterfly, completely transformed in form and function.
Metamorphosis
Often depicted as beautiful maidens of the sea, these creatures from Greek mythology lured sailors to their doom with enchanting songs—or, in other traditions, dragged ships beneath the waves.
Mermaids
[South America]
Looks like a blue planet with a ring, from afar.
Brazil
Originating from ancient Egypt, opening this item indoors brings bad luck, since it was seen as an insult to "Ra".
Umbrella
A former member of "Hash Five" and known for his publicly announced plastic surgeries, this actor went viral for complaining about not receiving gifts from the godparents of his child during Christmas.
Xander Ford/ Marlou Arizala
This hard outer covering, made of chitin, gives insects their rigid body shape, protects them from predators, and prevents water loss.
Exoskeleton
This trickster from Philippine legend is said to have the face of a horse but the body of a man, leading travelers astray in mountain trails until they turn their clothes inside out.
Tikbalang
[Asia]
A blue star of david.
Israel
Pagpag
This senator’s wife got some backlash from netizens for posting a photo of herself having a vitamin drip inside his office at the Senate.
Mariel Rodriquez - Padilla
Specializing within entomology, this field focuses only on bees, including their biology, hives, and pollination.
Apiology
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In Japanese folklore, this mischievous fox spirit grows additional tails as it gains power and wisdom, with nine-tailed versions being nearly divine in their cunning.
Kitsune
[Africa]
Black, red and green stripes with shield and spears in the middle.
Kenya
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In Japanese culture, maternity wards with this number are considered taboo, as the word for this number means "stillbirth".
43
During one of KathNiel's interviews, when asked "What is loyalty to you?", instead of describing Kathryn and their long-time relationship, Daniel Padilla described this instead.
His dog, Summer
Known as “Jesus bugs,” these insects can run across the surface of ponds and lakes thanks to the high surface tension of water and their long, hydrophobic legs.
Water Strider
A deadly horse from Celtic folklore, this water-dwelling shapeshifter lured riders onto its back before plunging into the depths to drown them.
Kelpie
[Australia and Ocenea]
Waves, setting sun, seagull. A perfect day in the beach.
Kiribati
Said to bring love, wealth, or protection, killing this insect reverses its blessings and instead attracts misfortune.
Ladybug
P-pop girl group members faced backlash after fans discovered they were caring for around 200 Shih Tzus, and using social media asking for donations, raising animal welfare concerns.
4th Impact/ 4th Impactas
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Infamous across sub-Saharan Africa, this bloodsucking fly injects a parasite into its victims, causing African trypanosomiasis, better known as “sleeping sickness,” which can lead to delirium, seizures, and eventually coma.
Tsetse fly
From Australian Aboriginal mythology, this swamp-dwelling creature lurks in billabongs and rivers. Described as part dog, part seal, and part bird, its terrifying call is said to doom those who hear it.
Bunyip