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Find out if breaking a mirror really brings bad luck
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So, you’ve broken a mirror, and your first thought is, “I’m going to have 7 years of bad luck!” But why is that? Why do so many people believe that breaking a mirror brings bad luck? Well, it all comes down to superstitious beliefs dating back to ancient Greece and the Roman Empire. Thanks to tales of mirrors being reflections of the soul, it’s strongly believed that breaking a mirror is a curse. In this article, we’ll explain where the popular superstition came from and why you may believe it. Plus, we’ll even tell you what to do if you break a mirror.
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How to Dispose of a Broken Mirror
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Tape up the remainder of the mirror. You can easily clean up a broken mirror. If there’s any glass left on the mirror, use painter’s or parcel tape to tape it in place so it doesn’t fall out.
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Pick up larger fragments of glass first. Put on a pair of gloves and sort through the glass, picking up any large pieces. [6] X Research source Dump these larger fragments in a cardboard box to dispose of later. [7] X Research source
- Avoid using a plastic or trash bag, as the glass could pierce through it and cause an injury.
- Wear hard-bottomed closed-toe shoes while cleaning up the glass to protect your feet. [8] X Research source
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Use a broom to sweep up smaller fragments. Carefully collect the glass in a dustpan, dumping the contents into your cardboard box. [9] X Research source
- Place the cardboard box in a large trash can once all the broken glass is cleaned up.
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Dab the area with a wet paper towel. After you’ve disposed of the broken glass , use a wet paper towel to sponge up any tiny shard of glass. There could be minuscule fragments of glass left that you can’t see with the naked eye. [10] X Research source
- Only use a vacuum cleaner after all the glass has been removed. Otherwise, you could spread the fragments and/or ruin your machine. [11] X Research source
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References
- ↑ https://iep.utm.edu/ancient-greek-philosophy/
- ↑ https://folklorethursday.com/folklife/seven-years-bad-luck/
- ↑ https://www.google.com/books/edition/_/PerLtdiAKx0C?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PA281&dq=romans+life+renews+itself+every+seven+years
- ↑ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/patternicity-finding-meaningful-patterns/
- ↑ https://education.onehowto.com/article/what-to-do-when-a-mirror-breaks-10149.html
- ↑ https://ehs.research.uiowa.edu/glass-and-other-sharps-injury-and-illness-prevention-labs
- ↑ https://www.ncesd.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/4-30-2019-Cleaning-Up-Broken-Glass-web.pdf
- ↑ https://www.ncesd.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/4-30-2019-Cleaning-Up-Broken-Glass-web.pdf
- ↑ https://ehs.research.uiowa.edu/glass-and-other-sharps-injury-and-illness-prevention-labs
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