Placing a hat on the bed is, apparently, bad luck. (South Carolina)
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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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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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An acorn should be carried to bring luck and ensure a long life.
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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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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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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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