Tag Archives: superstition

Unlucky 13 Hits the Property Market

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Clive Field

One manifestation of the persistence of superstition in Britain is the still widespread belief among adults that certain numbers can be associated with good or bad luck. In particular, the number 13 is considered to be unlucky by about one … Continue reading →

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Feeling Lucky

Posted on February 25, 2011 by Clive Field

Luck could be said to form part of the religious continuum (well, just about). It is accordingly defined in Wikipedia as ‘good or bad fortune in life caused by accident or chance, and attributed by some to reasons of faith … Continue reading →

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Superstition

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Clive Field

The British continue to be a pretty superstitious bunch, according to research published by 72point (the news, public relations and survey specialists) on 16 September. No fewer than 14 million adults admit to regularly carrying out everyday tasks they believe … Continue reading →

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Science and Religion in the European Union

Posted on June 21, 2010 by Clive Field

The interactions of science with religion have featured in a number of opinion polls during the past year or so, largely in connection with the debate on the origins of the universe, and how it should be taught in schools, … Continue reading →

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