Superstitions

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    There are 26 Superstitions!

    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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    Amber beads, worn as a necklace, can protect against illness or cure colds.
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    When you speak of bad luck, it is said that one should always knock on wood. Also knocking when speaking of good luck apparently helps with having good luck. This is an old Celtic tradition related to belief of wood spirits.
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    Once a wedding ring has been placed on the finger, it is considered bad luck to remove it.
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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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    An acorn should be carried to bring luck and ensure a long life.
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    Before traveling a person should, apparently, sit on their luggage. (Russian)
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    Placing a hat on the bed is, apparently, bad luck. (South Carolina)
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