Once a wedding ring has been placed on the finger, it is considered bad luck to remove it.
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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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Breaking a mirror is said to bring bad luck for 7 years. To "undo" this, take the shards of glass and bury them underneath the moonlight. In ancient times, the mirror was said to be a window to the viewer's soul. If that mirror were to break, it would
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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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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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In some parts of England, rum is used to wash a baby's head for good luck.
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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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