That is true with humans trying to attach emotions to everything. If a snake was able to show any types of emotions, I think a lot of people wouldn't be scared of them like they are. If dogs didn't act the way they do and show companionship and such, i'm almost positive people would fear them to. That and a snake has no legs.
I also believe this to hold true with Nostradamus predictions. He says something will happen this year big, and something does so then people try to relate it with other things that happen. In all honesty, something big has happened every year if you look at it. Also I believe this to hold true with horoscopes. I don't want to differ off subject too much though.