[AnnieK]

I've never heard of the three drains thing. Although now I have it will haunt me forever.

I am terrible though where magpies are concerned, I always salute, touch black then white and say Good morning/afternoon, how's your family! I have been known to almost crash my car looking for 2 if I see a single one.

I also don't like to split round lamposts - if I'm walking down the street with someone and a lampost or sign is on the pavement I have to walk on the same side as the other person - I can't do one on either side of it.