Superstitions

    Random Superstitions

    There are 26 Superstitions!

    An acorn at the window will keep lightning out
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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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    Placing a hat on the bed is, apparently, bad luck. (South Carolina)
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    Amber beads, worn as a necklace, can protect against illness or cure colds.
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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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    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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    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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    When you speak of bad luck, it is said that one should always knock on wood. Also knocking when speaking of good luck apparently helps with having good luck. This is an old Celtic tradition related to belief of wood spirits.
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