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  Here are a few more superstitions coming your way. Did you know that 80 percent of high rise buildings all over the world lack a thirteenth floor? Here is a lucky or unlucky playlist for you. See how many you remember. The top 10 songs are: (1) Superstition by Stevie Wonder. (2) Black Cat by Janet Jackson. (3) Broken Mirror by Travis. (4) Number 13 baby by the Pixies. (5) I should be so lucky by Kylie Minogue. (6) Black Magic Woman by Fleetwood Mac. (7) Knock on Wood by Eddie Floyd. (8) Spit three times by Neneh Cherry.  (9) Born under a bad sign by Cream and finally, number 10, Ain’t no sunshine by Bill Withers. So there you have it, the top 10!

 A four-leaf clover is considered to be a lucky find and you have a 10,000 to 1 chance of finding one, not very good odds to say the least. The superstition is traced back to Adam and Eve with Eve allegedly taking a four leaf clover as a souvenir from the garden of Eden. I am not sure I believe that, but others claim it is so.

   Celtic tradition suggests holding one protects you from evil spirits and bad luck, finding one holds a much bigger problem.

At one time seeing a Rabbit's foot dangling on a bunch of keys or hanging from your rear view mirror in your vehicle was commonplace and people would also carry them for luck without much thought for this good luck charm. It was not very lucky for the rabbit from which it was taken!

   A North American tradition born out of good luck symbols used by Native Americans, the dream catcher, is said to bring protection and peace of mind. They are constructed of string, thread ,feathers and beads. The dreamcatcher's sole purpose is to prevent nightmares and allow for sweet, positive dreams to be experienced by those sleeping with one close by.

I leave you with this,13 percent of American folk carry a lucky charm at least sometimes, while 7 percent carry one with them every day. I will be back next week with another edition of Halloween and superstitions! Until then, jolly good luck to everyone!