Superstitions

    Random Superstitions

    There are 26 Superstitions!

    It is bad luck to put new shoes on a bed (or a table) (comes from the tradition of dressing a corpse in new clothes and shoes and laying them out so everyone can give their respects) - (UK)
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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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    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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    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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    An acorn at the window will keep lightning out
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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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