Luck Around the World
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That's Unfortunate
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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

Saint Patrick's Day

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