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  Hearing a dog bark, an owl hoot, or a shutter close can be an omen of death

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  Eating collard greens, black-eyed peas, and pork on New Year’s Day brings luck and prosperity

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  Painting porch ceilings “haint blue” keeps away evil spirits (especially in the southern US)

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  The number 666 is considered unlucky or evil

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  Black cats crossing your path bring bad luck

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  Carrying or wearing a lucky charm brings good luck

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  Tossing salt over your left shoulder wards off bad luck after spilling salt

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  Seeing a shooting star is a sign to make a wish for good luck

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  Walking under a ladder brings bad luck

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  Finding a penny heads-up brings good luck; tails-up brings bad luck