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Fishermen catch oarfish, many fear it's a bad omen.
A fisherman caught a rare school of oarfish, numbering up to 50, off the coast of Taiwan. Oarfish are considered...
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Oceanography
'Bad omen' fish found in Mexican waters
Oarfish - a mysterious sea fish that only appears when there is an earthquake under the sea, so it is considered a monster by people.
Animal world
Why are hens imitating the crowing of a rooster considered a 'bad omen', often killed?
In fact, there is no scientific basis to prove that crowing hens bring bad luck, but...
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Why is comet considered bad omen?
Comets are considered an omen of misfortune, due to its appearance coinciding with disasters and epidemics.
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The reason many people believe that breaking a mirror brings bad luck
Many superstitious people believe that if someone breaks a mirror they will encounter many unlucky things and unhappiness.