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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Amber beads, worn as a necklace, can protect against illness or cure colds.
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Before traveling a person should, apparently, sit on their luggage. (Russian)
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In Asia, the digit 4 never appears in any Nokia handset model number, because 4 is considered unlucky in many parts of Southeast/East Asia.
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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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Placing a hat on the bed is, apparently, bad luck. (South Carolina)
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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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