"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Everyone knows that finding four-leaf clover brings good fortune. But why is that, exactly? Though there ...

Come St. Patrick’s Day, four-leaf clover motifs pop everywhere, from our clothing to our decorations. But how likely are you to actually find a real four-leaf clover in nature? If you Google the ...

ATHENS - Researchers led by a University of Georgia plant scientist have figured out the genetic secret of the four-leaf clover. But Wayne Parrott didn't find the gene for the rare four-leaf trait ...

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 ...

"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 ...

The world could use some good luck these days. Unfortunately, Ireland’s fabled solution — finding a four-leaf clover — remains as hard as ever to pull off this Saint Patrick’s Day. That’s because the ...

The natural world is full of objects we associate with good luck. Falling stars. Rainbows. Crickets. But the most accessible might be right under our feet. Four-leaf clovers have long been tied to the ...

A woman is in disbelief after finding an incredibly rare four-leaf clover, which is often said to be a symbol of good luck. Kendall Tichner, from L.A., was out walking her dog on a baseball field when ...

“First, you have to believe that you’ll find one and trust that they’re there,” says Leslie Hirst, a visual artist and professor at Rhode Island School of Design who made a series of paintings that ...