An acorn at the window will keep lightning out
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Placing a hat on the bed is, apparently, bad luck. (South Carolina)
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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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Some motorcycle enthusiasts hang a biker's bell from a portion of their bike to protect themselves from evil road spirits.
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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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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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Before traveling a person should, apparently, sit on their luggage. (Russian)
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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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