10 Myths Parents Tell Their Children

8. A Black Cat Which Crosses In Front Of Your Car Brings Good Luck

Remember the idiotic sense of joy and expectation whenever a black cat crossed the road in front of the family car and mum or dad would spin round and say that it was a good omen? Well, so far I am still waiting on that lottery win, Anne Hathaway would not be seen dead in my town, and the only black cat that crosses in front of my car when I'm on my way to work seems to be heading to my back garden to crap on the lawn. Nope, next time that moggy steps out in front of my car, it€™s toast!