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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At times, a horseshoe may be found above doorways. When positioned like a regular 'U' it supposedly collects luck. However, when it is positioned like an upside-down 'U' the luck supposedly drains.
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A single magpie is considered a sign of bad luck. A Guide to the Scientific Knowledge of Things Familiar recites an old proverb concerning the incidence of bad weather when magpies forage alone and a possible scientific explanation for this.
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In some parts of England, rum is used to wash a baby's head for good luck.
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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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According to an age old custom, carrying a dead shrew in your pocket wards off rheumatism!
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