Superstitions

    Random Superstitions

    There are 26 Superstitions!

    It's bad luck to leave a house through a different door than the one used to come into it.
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    Placing a hat on the bed is, apparently, bad luck. (South Carolina)
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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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    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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    Pirates believed that piercing the ears with such precious metals as silver and gold improved one's eyesight.
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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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    Two people breaking a wishbone is said to lead to good luck for the person with the larger piece.
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    An acorn should be carried to bring luck and ensure a long life.
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