Superstitions still high in 2010!

Whether it's chucking salt over our left shoulder, avoiding cracks in the pavement or not going under a ladder, superstitious beliefs continue to keep a strong hold over us.

More than 14 million adults regularly carry out everyday tasks they believe will bring them luck - or ward off bad luck.

4/10 avoid cracks in the pavement, dodge ladders, and knock on wood

1/3 believe putting up an umbrella in the house is unlucky, cross their fingers for luck

1/2 expect to receive seven years bad luck if they break a mirror

6/10 say they think superstitions are unlikely to come to anything, but carry them out anyway 'just in case'

Other superstitious actions include wearing lucky socks or pants, avoiding walking across three drains and saying 'pinch punch, first day of the month'.

Cameron Diaz wears a 'lucky' necklace given to her by a friend because she thinks it will ward off the effects of aging

For Luck,

Finding a four-leaf clover (32%), pick up a penny (28%), wishing on a shooting star (16%) saluting a lone magpie (21%), 1/6 reckon they're in luck if they meet a black cat.

TOP TEN SUPERSTITIONS:

1. Won't walk under a ladder

2. Salute a lone magpie

3. Throw spilt salt over your left shoulder

4. Put money in a purse or wallet

5. Don't step on cracks in the pavement

6. Avoid crossing people on the stairs

7. Won't put an umbrella up in the house

8. Won't walk across three drains

9. Won't put shoes on the table

10. Say 'pinch punch first day of the month' on the first day of the month