A wishbone comes from what?
AnswerA bird, such as a turkey or chicken
The wishbone is a forked bone from a bird's breast.
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7 fact-checked facts about wishes, wishing traditions and turning wishes into goals, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
What do people traditionally toss into a wishing well?
AnswerCoins
Tossing a coin with a wish is a long-standing custom.
Going deeper
Which famous Rome fountain is known for the coin-toss wish tradition?
AnswerTrevi Fountain
Tossing a coin in the Trevi Fountain is said to ensure a return to Rome.
What is the scientific name for a bird's wishbone?
AnswerFurcula
The furcula forms from fused clavicles.
Which fluffy flower seed head do people blow on to make a wish?
AnswerDandelion
Blowing dandelion seeds while making a wish is a common childhood custom.
Expert level
Who wrote the 1902 story 'The Monkey's Paw' about the dangers of wishes?
AnswerW. W. Jacobs
Jacobs's tale warns 'be careful what you wish for'.
With a Japanese daruma doll, what do you do when you make a wish?
AnswerFill in one of its eyes
You paint one eye when setting a goal and the other when it is achieved.
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