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  A watched pot never boils

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  A slow-boiling kettle may be bewitched and contain a toad

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  Stirring food counterclockwise will cause it to spoil

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  Leaving a white tablecloth on the table overnight foretells a coffin will soon be needed

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  Crossed knives at the table mean conflict is coming

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  If salt is spilled, throw a pinch over your left shoulder to avoid bad luck

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  Never seat thirteen people at a table-it’s bad luck

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  Throwing spilled salt over your left shoulder wards off the devil

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  Growing holly near your home protects against witches

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  Bringing hawthorn flowers into the house will cause a death