Two people breaking a wishbone is said to lead to good luck for the person with the larger piece.
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In Asia, the digit 4 never appears in any Nokia handset model number, because 4 is considered unlucky in many parts of Southeast/East Asia.
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It's bad luck to leave a house through a different door than the one used to come into it.
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Placing a hat on the bed is, apparently, bad luck. (South Carolina)
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An acorn should be carried to bring luck and ensure a long life.
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Breaking a mirror is said to bring bad luck for 7 years. To "undo" this, take the shards of glass and bury them underneath the moonlight. In ancient times, the mirror was said to be a window to the viewer's soul. If that mirror were to break, it would
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Pirates believed that piercing the ears with such precious metals as silver and gold improved one's eyesight.
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An acorn at the window will keep lightning out
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