Amber beads, worn as a necklace, can protect against illness or cure colds.
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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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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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According to an age old custom, carrying a dead shrew in your pocket wards off rheumatism!
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Before traveling a person should, apparently, sit on their luggage. (Russian)
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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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Many believe that if all of the candles on a birthday cake are blown out with one breath, while making a silent wish, the wish will come true.
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