Friday, June 6, 2008

Whistle While You Work (Not)

"A superstitious coastal town has imposed a month-long ban on whistling in an attempt to ensure good weather for its annual boating festival.

Portsoy, in Banffshire, has revived an ancient maritime belief that whistling at sea brings ill winds."

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/north_east/7439771.stm