Luck

First established in 741, this is one of the oldest Taoist temples in China.

A bizarre object of worship believed to grant wishes to those who tie it up with a rope.

This Baltic beauty is rumored to grant a wish and a half.

Despite their macabre past, these hooks are said to bring good luck to those who touch them.

Japan Railways' southernmost train station offers a view of a volcano and a mailbox said to grant happiness.

Life-sized bronze statues of fictional puppet characters.

According to legend, this is the burial place of a mythical three-legged death omen horse.

Get your gift of the gab on Route 66.

This life-sized sculpture has gained a reputation for bringing luck to anybody who touches it.

Third time's a charm, or in this case, two testicles are.

Various accidents and illnesses fell upon the developers who tried to remove these historic trees.

Kissing the ass of this stone lioness has become a rite of passage in the city of Girona.

Deep into the lower floors of Pike Place, find a date with fowl fate.

It might look like just a pile of sticks—because it is. But there's a dark history to how this stack got its start.

This black cat was actually designed to ward off bad luck.

Rubbing the buttons along this statue's coat is considered good luck.