Superstitions

    Random Superstitions

    There are 26 Superstitions!

    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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    If you catch a falling leaf on the first day of autumn you will not catch a cold all winter.
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    Many believe that if all of the candles on a birthday cake are blown out with one breath, while making a silent wish, the wish will come true.
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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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    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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    Pirates believed that piercing the ears with such precious metals as silver and gold improved one's eyesight.
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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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