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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If one walks underneath an open ladder it is said to bring bad luck. Sometimes it is said that this can be undone by immediately walking backwards back underneath the ladder.
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Placing keys on a table is considered unlucky. (Sweden)
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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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An acorn should be carried to bring luck and ensure a long life.
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Amber beads, worn as a necklace, can protect against illness or cure colds.
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It's bad luck to leave a house through a different door than the one used to come into it.
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Opening an umbrella indoors is said to result in 21 days of bad luck. Some traditions hold that it is only bad luck if the umbrella is placed over the head of someone while indoors.
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