Superstitions

    Random Superstitions

    There are 26 Superstitions!

    Opening an umbrella indoors is said to result in 21 days of bad luck. Some traditions hold that it is only bad luck if the umbrella is placed over the head of someone while indoors.
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    If one walks underneath an open ladder it is said to bring bad luck. Sometimes it is said that this can be undone by immediately walking backwards back underneath the ladder.
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    It is bad luck to put new shoes on a bed (or a table) (comes from the tradition of dressing a corpse in new clothes and shoes and laying them out so everyone can give their respects) - (UK)
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    Before traveling a person should, apparently, sit on their luggage. (Russian)
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    Two people breaking a wishbone is said to lead to good luck for the person with the larger piece.
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    Some motorcycle enthusiasts hang a biker's bell from a portion of their bike to protect themselves from evil road spirits.
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    Once a wedding ring has been placed on the finger, it is considered bad luck to remove it.
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    An acorn at the window will keep lightning out
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