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  1. iainh

    A Portable Black Cat Detector

    Hi all, This is my first ever post to the forums, and I'm assuming that this would be the right place for this technology story that arrived in my inbox not too long ago. Someone's created a portable 'black cat detector' that generates black cats 'in order to protect one's luck'. Here's a...
  2. MrRING

    The Lucky Sight Of The King's Dung

    I recently heard a story from a relative that I hadn't come across before that I recall. It is supposed to be areal story they came across somewhere. Apparently in the past there was a geographic area, presumedly European, where the monarch had a high tower with an open hole toilet. When the...
  3. M

    Doctor In The House? Why, Yes...

    http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/merseyside/3359149.stm See also: http://www.news.scotsman.com/latest.cfm?id=2360257 http://www.eveningtimes.co.uk/news/5022404.shtml http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_851339.html Emps
  4. gattino

    The Luck Of The Devil

    I'm mentioned my extraordinary - though i hesitate to tempt fate or rely on it happening - equilibrium between unexpected expenses and unexpected windfalls several times on here. It happens so often its hard to credit it to coincidence. Well a variant of it has happened again, so a quick...
  5. Swifty

    See A Penny, Pick It Up (Superstition / Luck Related To Money Found)

    This rhyme varies ... See a penny, pick it up and all day you'll have good luck. I've heard a humorously modern version that ends with " .. and all day you'll have a penny" I still pick up every penny I see. The rhyme has older roots apparently ...
  6. rynner2

    Lucky Escapes

    The headline: Three men walk free from mangled car wreck But look at the picture! :shock: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstop ... wreck.html
  7. F

    Crossing You Fingers (Superstition)

    Does anyone know the origins of why we cross our fingers for luck? Cheers Floyd.
  8. D

    Luck & Serendipity

    My work mate must be a unlucky traveller. I have worked with him for 6 years and in that time he has only been a way on holiday twice. The first time him and his family went to a holiday park for a few days first time he had every taking his daughters away so they were all looking forward...
  9. mikelegs

    Unusually Lucky Persons / Families

    First off, apologies if I'm threading something that's already been discussed. It seems to be happening more and more these days. I was wondering if anyone knows any 'Lucky Families' out there. I don't really believe in luck, but a friend of mine's family certainly seemed to have plenty of...
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