The superstitious symbolism of a black cat crossing one's path is dependent upon culture: some cultures consider this a sign of impending bad luck, while some cultures consider this a sign of impending good luck.
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An acorn at the window will keep lightning out
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Amber beads, worn as a necklace, can protect against illness or cure colds.
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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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Two people breaking a wishbone is said to lead to good luck for the person with the larger piece.
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There are numerous sailors' superstitions, such as: it is considered bad luck for a ship to set sail on a Friday, to bring anything blue aboard, to stick a knife into the deck, to leave a hatch cover upside-down, to say "pig", or to eat walnuts aboard.
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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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