9 Strange Superstitions From Around the World
| June 5, 2015
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Carlos Menem
Carlos Menem was the former president of Argentina, who was in power from 1989 to 1999. His actions were central to causing the 2001 collapse that crippled the Argentinian economy and has led to countless corruption charges again him. Many Argentinians refuse to say his name aloud, believing that his association with any endeavor will cause its immediate failure. If someone utters his name, hearers will often touch their left breast or testicle to protect themselves against bad luck.
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