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  2. Tortoiseshell cat - Wikipedia

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    In Japan, tortoiseshell cats are considered to bring good luck against shipwrecks. [23] There are some additional interpretations of the luck of tortoiseshell cats, such as the one in England that describes an announcement of misfortune when a strange tortoiseshell cat enters a house. [23] In England, if a woman dreams of a tortoiseshell cat ...

  3. 20 Black Cat Breeds (Because Whoever Said They're Bad Luck ...

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    Black cats have symbolized good luck charms to Irish sailors and bad omens to Medieval peasants. Basepaws, a company that makes DNA kits for dogs and cats, reports that black fur could mean a ...

  4. Sailors' superstitions - Wikipedia

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    Tiddles, a black cat who gained fame as a Royal Navy ship's cat. While in many cultures, a black cat is considered unlucky, British and Irish sailors considered adopting a black "ship's cat" because it would bring good luck. [22] [23] A high level of care was directed toward them to keep them happy. There is some logic to this belief: cats hunt ...

  5. It's Friday the 13th. Here's why some people still believe in ...

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    A nervous flyer, for instance, might feel more confident mid-flight after performing their personal good luck ritual, like touching the plane or booking a seat in row 7. "Superstitious behavior ...

  6. Calico cat - Wikipedia

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    A calico cat Calico cat with diluted coloration Calico cat with tabby markings Calico cat with predominantly-black coloration. A calico cat is a domestic cat of any breed with a tri-color coat. The calico cat is most commonly thought of as being 25% to 75% white with large orange and black patches; however, they may have other colors in their ...

  7. Black cat - Wikipedia

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    A black cat is a domestic cat with black fur. They may be a specific breed, or a common domestic cat of no particular or mixed breed. Most black cats have golden irises due to their high melanin pigment content. Black cats are the subject of myth, legend, and superstition. They are often associated with witches and good or bad luck in European ...

  8. Why is Friday the 13th unlucky? The cultural origins of an ...

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    When it comes to bad luck, there are few superstitions as pervasive in Western culture as that of Friday the 13th. Like crossing paths with a black cat and breaking a mirror, the notion of a day ...

  9. Cultural depictions of cats - Wikipedia

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    Eighteenth century folk art, Cat of Kazan. Unlike in Western countries, cats have been considered good luck in Russia for centuries. Owning a cat, and especially letting one into a new house before the humans move in, is said to bring good fortune. [18] Cats in Orthodox Christianity are the only animals that are allowed to enter the temples.