Quick Nautical Knowledge

Did you know that whistling at sea is bad luck? It is, and now you do. The reasons are many and varied, usually centering around the idea of not angering the god(s) of sea or wind, who may think you are whistling to challenge them and blow winds and storms back at you. A more culturally specific explanation is not wanting to wake Neptune who may disturb your voyage.

So next time you're out at sea, keep that whistling on lockdown.