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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    In some parts of England, rum is used to wash a baby's head for good luck.
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    An acorn should be carried to bring luck and ensure a long life.
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    According to an age old custom, carrying a dead shrew in your pocket wards off rheumatism!
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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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    Placing a hat on the bed is, apparently, bad luck. (South Carolina)
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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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    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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