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Australian Superstitions

  • Number 13 is actually considered lucky by some Australians

    Number 13 is actually considered lucky by some Australians

  • Do not cut fingernails on a Sunday, or you’ll have bad luck

    Do not cut fingernails on a Sunday, or you’ll have bad luck

  • Magpies must be greeted respectfully or they’ll swoop you and bring bad luck

    Magpies must be greeted respectfully or they’ll swoop you and bring bad luck

  • Spilling salt brings bad luck, but tossing it over your left shoulder reverses the misfortune

    Spilling salt brings bad luck, but tossing it over your left shoulder reverses the misfortune

  • If you give a knife as a gift, the receiver must give a coin in return to avoid cutting the friendship

    If you give a knife as a gift, the receiver must give a coin in return to avoid cutting the friendship

  • Never gift an empty wallet or purse; always include a coin for luck

    Never gift an empty wallet or purse; always include a coin for luck

  • Never put new shoes on a table or bed, or misfortune will follow

    Never put new shoes on a table or bed, or misfortune will follow

  • If you see a pin and pick it up, you’ll have good luck; leave it, and you’ll have bad luck

    If you see a pin and pick it up, you’ll have good luck; leave it, and you’ll have bad luck

  • Never open an umbrella inside the house, or you’ll have bad luck

    Never open an umbrella inside the house, or you’ll have bad luck

  • Breaking a mirror means seven years of bad luck

    Breaking a mirror means seven years of bad luck

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