Things You'll Only See In Russia

Superstitions

Superstitions are popular in nearly every culture, but Russians are known to take them very seriously. Walking under ladders, breaking mirrors, shaking hands in doorways are just some of the things that Russians are afraid to do. Other superstitions include this drastic one: when a new home is built, a cat must always be the first one to enter. If the cat refuses to go into the house, it must be destroyed.

Portland was named by a coin flip. Had the coin landed the other way, the city would be known as Boston, Oregon.
T-shirts were originally made for unmarried men who didn't know how to sew buttons on collared shirts.
There are castles for sale in France that cost less than a two-bedroom apartment in Australia.
May 22nd is the least common birth date.

Things You'll Only See In Russia

Superstitions

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