Placing keys on a table is considered unlucky. (Sweden)
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The superstitious symbolism of a black cat crossing one's path is dependent upon culture: some cultures consider this a sign of impending bad luck, while some cultures consider this a sign of impending good luck.
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According to an age old custom, carrying a dead shrew in your pocket wards off rheumatism!
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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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In Asia, the digit 4 never appears in any Nokia handset model number, because 4 is considered unlucky in many parts of Southeast/East Asia.
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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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An acorn should be carried to bring luck and ensure a long life.
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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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