Different cultures possess diverse concepts of what is and is not deemed as ill fortune.___10___, certain superstitions exhibit similarities regardless of one's whereabouts. The decision to believe in these customs ultimately rests with the individual.      The notion of enduring seven years of misfortune is a nightmare for ___11___ anyone, yet legend has it that this is precisely what befalls an individual who shatters a mirror. To ___12___ the curse, one must expeditiously transport the fragments outside and inter them whilst the moon illuminates the sky. ___13___ adverse weather conditions, it is imperative that one refrain from unfurling an umbrella before exiting the premises, as opening an umbrella indoors portends the demise of a kin. The closure of an umbrella indoors is similarly regarded as a ___14___ of troubles, attracting ill fate.      Fauna, such as black cats or hooting owls, also possess a place in the realm of superstitions. In Western societies, a rooster's crow in the dead of night is regarded as an omen of ___15___ doom. Conversely, the incessant howling of a dog is perceived as a precursor to death in many Asian cultures.
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(A) However
(B) In other words
(C) As a result
(D) Furthermore