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  1. 12-12-2002, 07:19 PM #1
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    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?
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  2. 12-12-2002, 07:48 PM #2
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    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...

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  3. 12-12-2002, 07:48 PM #3
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    for being a nudist and knowing nothing of wood i think you need some professional help
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    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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  7. 12-12-2002, 08:05 PM #6
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    Originally posted by vampstko
    for being a nudist and knowing nothing of wood i think you need some professional help
    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!
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