Amber beads, worn as a necklace, can protect against illness or cure colds.
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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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Collect seven or nine different flowers on midsummer eve and place them under your pillow and it is said that you will dream of your future spouse. (Sweden)
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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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Placing a hat on the bed is, apparently, bad luck. (South Carolina)
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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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Two people breaking a wishbone is said to lead to good luck for the person with the larger piece.
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