knock on wood

OK, i just knocked on some wood but nothing happpend!
i even touched it..
What is the origin and true meaning of knocking on some wood?

it's an old superstition where they believed touching wood was a way to bring out good luck/fortune...

read that a LONG time ago...

for being a nudist and knowing nothing of wood i think you need some professional help

http://knock-on-wood.org/

I believe knock on wood/touch wood, was a way of testing the integrity of a ships hull.

*i usually just tap my head when i need to knock on wood*

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Originally posted by vampstko
for being a nudist and knowing nothing of wood i think you need some professional help

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yeah i know..i'm taking a course as we speak .how to hug and talk to trees and stuff it's very difficult.. i can tell you that..

thanx gerbick ! helped me alot
just me being curious!