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Should You Really Believe in Luck & How to Accept Bad Things You Cannot Change

Something You Should Know

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Are Astrology Superstitions a Good Idea?

Some people believe that finding a four leaf clover will bring them good luck. But studies have shown this is not the case, and superstitions are just as likely to be based on psychology than anything else. The reason why some things like home invasions make front page news is because they're so rare. And we live in a society where if you hear about something horrible it makes us think 'it could happen to me next', says Dr Andrew Keen.

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