http://www.answerbag.com/profile/89400 New Answerbag answers from ThatCrazySk8erKid Wed, 30 May 2012 12:02:43 -0700 Wed, 30 May 2012 12:02:43 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/103638 What's the superstition behind "knocking on wood"?<br /><br />Like most superstitious habits, there is no rationale behind it, only superstition. &quot;Knock on wood&quot; is an Americanized version of the older English phrase &quot;touch wood&quot;. It is believed that by being a tree hugger you will grant yourself protection against something you were... Thu, 05 Oct 2006 17:12:13 -0700 http://www.answerbag.com/a_view/103638