June 9
Believe it or not, I used to have a superstition about planes. I figured if I touched the outside of a plane upon boarding, it couldn’t possibly crash. So every time I got on, I would place my hand solidly on the side of the plane outside the door before entering. One day, though, I forgot – and seriously considered fighting my way past 20 rows of angry passengers to do it. I couldn’t, and luckily, my plane didn’t crash. Now, of course, I avoid touching the outside of the plane, because that’s what’s keeping me alive. – Kiran