Rabbit’s Feet

Why was there a bin of these monstrosities on the counter of all the convenience stores back in the day? And why did anyone ever consider the gaudily dyed, severed foot of a rabbit good luck?

Why was there a bin of these monstrosities on the counter of all the convenience stores back in the day? And why did anyone ever consider the gaudily dyed, severed foot of a rabbit good luck?