"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." It's actually not unusual for these sorts of legends to have a murky past. "The four-leaf clover idea ...

We all know carrying a four-leaf clover will bring you good fortune, but the history of this lucky symbol may surprise you If you’re curious to know details about four-leaf clovers and their potential ...

Is this a rare find or a common shamrock? Fact checked by Sarah Scott Reviewed by Mary Marlowe Leverette Both Irish shamrocks and four-leaf clovers evoke St. Patrick's Day and the green landscapes of ...

The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. In honor of St. Patrick's Day, many people are likely to wear clothing with ...

What’s so lucky about a four-leaf clover? “Well, you’re lucky to find one in the first place,” said Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation President Stephen Prescott, M.D. “The symbolism of the ...

A nine-year-old searching for a lucky four-leaf clover in his grandad’s lawn was amazed to find one - with FIVE leaves. Tom Kent was desperate to find a four-leaf clover after his grandmother told him ...

Sprouting beside a retaining wall, amid tufts of grass and a few bedraggled wildflowers, the lucky charm was a beacon of hope and encouragement. It was the second four-leaf clover I’d picked in my ...

Since World War II, the tiny wildflower has been sidelined as a weed and duly killed off by petrochemical herbicides designed for large-scale crop production and perfectly manicured lawns. But the ...