In some parts of Germany, it is believed that if you toast someone with a glass of water, it means you expect the person to die. This strange superstition has its roots in Greek mythology, where the spirits of the dead would drink from the Lethe, one of the rivers of hell. Knock on wood to avoid bad luck Illustration. Source: igafencu This superstition stems from the belief of the Paganists (a group of people originating from the Roman Empire following polytheism) that evil spirits often reside in wood. Therefore, it is believed that if you wish for something, you should touch or knock on the wood to prevent evil spirits from hearing it and prevent your wish from coming true. Avoid sitting at the corner of the table Hungarians and Russians believe that whoever sits at the corner of the table will never get married. Some say that this bad luck lasted only for seven years, but no one gave a clear explanation. Cut nails at night Illustration. Source: Pexels The Turks, Indians and Koreans believe that cutting the fingernails or toenails at night is bad luck. Even in Japan it is said that you can die prematurely if you do this. In ancient times, cutting fingernails and toenails was done with knives or sharp objects. It is possible that the wounds from cutting fingernails and toenails in the dark, plus the lack of medical support have caused infections or deaths, leading to such taboos. Put your wallet on the ground Avoiding putting your wallet on the ground is also a strange custom that still exists in many countries of Central America, South America and the Philippines. Many people believe that placing money or wallets on the ground will lead to bad luck with money. Put shoes on the table Illustration. Source: igafencu In the UK, placing shoes on a table is considered bad luck as it symbolizes the death of a loved one. This stems from an ancient custom, when placing someone’s shoes on the table was a way to announce that someone in their family had passed away. Today, although it no longer carries such a heavy meaning, putting shoes on the table is still considered an unacceptable act in etiquette. Fear of Tuesday the 13th Not only is Friday the 13th taboo, in Spain and some Spanish-speaking countries, people are very afraid of Tuesday the 13th. The word “Tuesday” in Spanish is “Martes” which is derived from the word “Tuesday” in Spanish. Mars, the Roman god of war. Additionally, Constantinople (once the capital of the Roman Empire) is said to have fallen and was devastated on Tuesday, during the Fourth Crusade. More than 200 years later, history records that the Ottoman Empire announced the occupation of the city on the same Tuesday. No outdoor knitting If you come to Iceland to live, knit at home, not outside. Locals believe that knitting in front of the house will make the weather always in a freezing state. Illustration. Source: Pexels Pouring water behind someone’s back for good luck Pouring water for good luck is a Serbian folk custom. Specifically, before someone goes away or performs a job, people will pour water behind this person’s back to pray for good luck, hope for a safe road and favorable work. This custom is usually done when entering school, before the exam day, before going to a job interview, enlisting in the army or similar important things.

Traditional Mongolian tent in Orkhon National Park. Photo: Shutterstock The capital Ulan Bator is isolated, located 1,350 meters (4,430 ft) above sea level, slightly eastward in central Mongolia and on the banks of the Tuul River, a tributary of the Selenge River. a valley at the foot of the Bogd Khan mountain. Despite having a large land bank, 45% of Mongolia’s population live in the capital Ulan Bator. Contrary to the belief of many people, that Mongolia has only green deserts and steppes, with people riding horses, Ulan Bator is a very modern city, high-rise buildings, busy cars. This is also the place in the TOP of the coldest capitals in the world, when winter can be cold to – 40 degrees C. This country has a lot of interesting and mysterious things that not everyone knows. The economy is “precarious” Mongolia is a country with many natural resources and is considered the “new navel” of the earth, under the vast deserts are iron mines, copper and uranium mines. In 2011, when the price of copper and iron ore soared, Mongolia’s economic growth was the fastest in the world with an increase of 17.29%, but after only a few years, the country’s economy was “slipping”. Mongolia’s GDP growth rate in 2014 was 7.89%; in 2015 it was 2.38%; in 2016 down to 1.17%; in 2018 it was 6.95%. Mongolia’s public debt stands at $ 30 billion, more than twice the national GDP. Mongolia’s per capita income in terms of purchasing power parity in 2020 is $ 12,970. However, the standard of living of people in this country is still quite disparity, with up to 36% of people living below the poverty line. These poor villagers earn only about $ 2 a day. Meanwhile, there are super rich giants with luxurious and fully equipped lives. One can find skyscrapers, super cars, bars or very modern buildings in Mongolia. Heaven “no rubbish” In the 21st century, it is difficult to find a place where there is no trash, but many people have entered a “paradise” but look tired and do not see a piece of trash – Mong steppe Neck. Just going out of the city, you can see endless, endless green carpets like a giant carpet in the middle of the earth, being let go of free birds, roaming on horseback. live life like the nomads here. The Mongols have a very high sense of environmental protection. They never litter the environment. After each move, trash is collected and brought to the city, moved to the correct collection point. This habit is gradually learned by tourists. It seems, no one has the heart to let the steppe get eyesighted by trash. Many “strange” customs Use less water to bathe: The Mongols have a strange notion that using water to bathe will touch the artery and the gods. For them, someone who smells heavy on body, that person brings more luck. Although at the present time, this concept is no longer as widespread as it used to be, if you accidentally meet someone from Mongolia and find them “smelly” do not be surprised. “White Month Tet”: Mongolia’s traditional New Year is also known as the Tsagaan Sar New Year, coinciding with the Vietnamese New Year. However, due to the cultural intersection between China and Russia, Mongolia’s Lunar New Year is not completely similar to the customs and habits of most other Asian countries. The Mongols see white as a symbol of purity, bringing good luck and good luck. In the first days of the new year, they often wear white or give each other white items. They have the custom of kneeling while drinking wine and drinking tea on New Year’s Eve, the dishes are washed with horse milk. Festival on frozen lakes: Once a year, Mongolians from all over the world flock to the border with Russia, where Khövsgöl is the deepest steppe. In the cold below -40 degrees Celsius and frozen lake surface, they gather to have fun, celebrate the austerity winter, preparing to welcome the bright days. On the frozen lake Khövsgöl up to hundreds of meters deep, people organize all kinds of entertainment from traditional to modern. The more beautiful a woman is, the easier it is to “ditch”: Mongolia is a place where women have better careers than men. Women are more educated than men in terms of education, they are less likely to encounter unemployment. Raising cattle was inherently only for men. In any bar, pub or club, female customers always account for the majority. But also because they are too superior in terms of social status compared to men, Mongolian women with modern lifestyles decide to stay in the city to find work after graduation, so it is extremely hard to found a half of my life. Mongolian Women. Photo: Ayan Travel This situation is common in universities as well as in workplaces. This also leads to the fact that men in Mongolia also have more choices: more than 40% of men over the age of 15 are married, compared with 32% for women. . Monuments everywhere In the capital Ulan Bator, the Genghis Khan statue is everywhere, from solemn locations to idyllic places, in tents and especially present in the living decorations of many nomads. . The country is still poor, but Mongolia dares to spend over 4 million USD to invest in the monumental area combined with the monumental museum. The statue of Genghis Khan about 40m high, with a majestic face, powerful riding on a majestic horse, facing the East, where he was born. That’s enough to see how they idolized Genghis Khan and former kings of the empire. Navy is only in “lake” Mongolia has no sea, but people cannot believe that the Mongolian government still pays money to buy ships and often uses one of them to carry oil through Lake Khövsgöl to Russia. Not only ships, but Mongolia also has a naval force of “7 people”. The job of the Mongolian navy soldiers is very simple, it is to be a tour guide. It was strange that among them there was only one swimmer – the Batbayan sailor. He also plays a rescue role when tourists are in distress. Although the accident and the number of deaths were a lot, he himself saved 2 people./.