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