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. 

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The More You Know

  • There's an asteroid that's worth $95.8 trillion.
  • February used to be the last month of the year, which is why it has the shortest number of days.
  • The first breakfast cereal had to be soaked overnight before it could be eaten.
  • There are more twins now than ever before.
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