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.
Which Japanese festival involves writing wishes on paper strips hung on bamboo?
AnswerTanabata
During Tanabata, people write wishes on strips called tanzaku.
The genie granting wishes comes from tales in which collection?
AnswerOne Thousand and One Nights
The Aladdin story is associated with One Thousand and One Nights.
Expert level
On what date is Tanabata traditionally celebrated?
AnswerJuly 7
Tanabata falls on the seventh day of the seventh month.
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'.
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