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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Two people breaking a wishbone is said to lead to good luck for the person with the larger piece.
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Amber beads, worn as a necklace, can protect against illness or cure colds.
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If you catch a falling leaf on the first day of autumn you will not catch a cold all winter.
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An acorn should be carried to bring luck and ensure a long life.
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A single magpie is considered a sign of bad luck. A Guide to the Scientific Knowledge of Things Familiar recites an old proverb concerning the incidence of bad weather when magpies forage alone and a possible scientific explanation for this.
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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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