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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Amber beads, worn as a necklace, can protect against illness or cure colds.
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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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Placing a hat on the bed is, apparently, bad luck. (South Carolina)
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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 at the window will keep lightning out
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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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