Superstitions

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    There are 26 Superstitions!

    Placing a hat on the bed is, apparently, bad luck. (South Carolina)
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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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    Placing keys on a table is considered unlucky. (Sweden)
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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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    At times, a horseshoe may be found above doorways. When positioned like a regular 'U' it supposedly collects luck. However, when it is positioned like an upside-down 'U' the luck supposedly drains.
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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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    It's bad luck to leave a house through a different door than the one used to come into it.
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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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