Superstitions

    Random Superstitions

    There are 26 Superstitions!

    If you catch a falling leaf on the first day of autumn you will not catch a cold all winter.
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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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    Pirates believed that piercing the ears with such precious metals as silver and gold improved one's eyesight.
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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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    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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    Amber beads, worn as a necklace, can protect against illness or cure colds.
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    An acorn should be carried to bring luck and ensure a long life.
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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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