Superstitions

    Random Superstitions

    There are 26 Superstitions!

    Two people breaking a wishbone is said to lead to good luck for the person with the larger piece.
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    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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    Pirates believed that piercing the ears with such precious metals as silver and gold improved one's eyesight.
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    The superstitious symbolism of a black cat crossing one's path is dependent upon culture: some cultures consider this a sign of impending bad luck, while some cultures consider this a sign of impending good luck.
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    When you speak of bad luck, it is said that one should always knock on wood. Also knocking when speaking of good luck apparently helps with having good luck. This is an old Celtic tradition related to belief of wood spirits.
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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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    Placing a hat on the bed is, apparently, bad luck. (South Carolina)
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