Pirates believed that piercing the ears with such precious metals as silver and gold improved one's eyesight.
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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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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 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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Once a wedding ring has been placed on the finger, it is considered bad luck to remove it.
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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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Amber beads, worn as a necklace, can protect against illness or cure colds.
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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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