In the superstition called “three on a match,” what is considered unlucky to have on one match?
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Three people light cigarettes
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In the superstition called “three on a match,” what is considered unlucky to have on one match?
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Three people light cigarettes
In British and Irish superstition, what phrase is traditionally said after mentioning a hope to prevent bad luck?
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Touch wood
In British and Irish folklore, what creature is said to announce death with its nighttime wail?
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The banshee
In American superstition, what phrase describes unusually good fortune experienced by a beginner?
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Beginner’s luck
In Czech Christmas superstition, what object is kept in a wallet to attract money in the coming year?
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A carp scale
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