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Amber
Amber beads, worn as a necklace, can protect against illness or cure colds. … Read entire article »
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Albatross
An albatross flying round a ship in mid-ocean was an omen of wind and bad weather to come. It was very unlucky to kill it because it was thought to embody the restless soul of some dead mariner. … Read entire article »
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Acorn
An acorn should be carried to bring luck and ensure a long life. An acorn at the window will keep lightning out. … Read entire article »
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Age
Revealing your age is unlucky. To discern someone’s age: Take one of his or her head hairs and tie it to a small gold ring, suspending it inside a glass. A person’s age is revealed by the number of times the ring strikes the inside of the glass. … Read entire article »
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Actors: bad luck omens during the play
It is bad luck to: Have real flowers on stage. Catch part of your costume on entering the scene. Have a picture of an ostrich on stage. Use real food, drink, or jewelry on stage. Open an umbrella on stage. Have a cat on stage. Use the words “turkey” and “bomb.” … Read entire article »
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Actors: good luck omens during the play
It is good luck to: Have shoes that squeak when making your first stage entrance. Trip on entering the scene on the opening night of a play. Fall during the play. Say “shit” or “merde” once during a performance. … Read entire article »
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Actors: Good luck omens before the play
It is good luck to: Throw a piece of coal into the gallery from the stage. Be pinched. Have someone wish you “break a leg!” before the performance. Have a bad rehearsal. Start a performance thirteen minutes late. Have a cat backstage. … Read entire article »
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