The document lists various superstitions from around the world. Some of the superstitions mentioned include: in Japan, saving your thumbs is believed to help your parents' lives; in Russia, birds' droppings are thought to signify something; and in England, eating lettuce is thought to impact fertility. The document also notes superstitions in India about astrology predicting names, careers, marriages and fortunes. Finally, the document lists several superstitions from El Salvador such as not baptizing children soon causing the aurora's to sing or turning around at night risking urination.