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Notable examples
Rubbing the testicles of the Charging Bull in New York for good luck
Rubbing the snout of the Porcellino statue in Florence and putting a coin in its mouth for good luck
Rubbing the breast of the Juliet statue in Verona to bring luck in love
Rubbing the crotch of the Monument of Victor Noir on the Pere Lachaise Cemetery, kissing his lips and leaving flowers in his hat to improve woman's love life and fertility
Rubbing or kissing the right foot of the Saint Peter statue in Vatican to have the prayers heard
Rubbing the arm of Everard t'Serclaes statue in Brussels, as well as the angel's face, the dog's face and the one of the shields to make a wish come true
Rubbing the left foot of the Timothy Eaton statue in Winnipeg to bring good luck
Rubbing the toes of the Statue of Margaret Thatcher and the Statue of Winston Churchill in the British Parliament.
Rubbing the nose on the Bust of Abraham Lincoln (Borglum) in front of the Lincoln Tomb to bring good luckSimilarly rubbing the belly of any statue depicting Budai is said to bring good luck. This custom might have originated from the Laughing Buddha statue in the Lingyin Temple.
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