An acorn at the window will keep lightning out
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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 some parts of England, rum is used to wash a baby's head for good luck.
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Amber beads, worn as a necklace, can protect against illness or cure colds.
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Before traveling a person should, apparently, sit on their luggage. (Russian)
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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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There are numerous sailors' superstitions, such as: it is considered bad luck for a ship to set sail on a Friday, to bring anything blue aboard, to stick a knife into the deck, to leave a hatch cover upside-down, to say "pig", or to eat walnuts aboard.
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Placing keys on a table is considered unlucky. (Sweden)
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