It's bad luck to leave a house through a different door than the one used to come into 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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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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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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If you catch a falling leaf on the first day of autumn you will not catch a cold all winter.
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Amber beads, worn as a necklace, can protect against illness or cure colds.
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Placing a hat on the bed is, apparently, bad luck. (South Carolina)
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An acorn should be carried to bring luck and ensure a long life.
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