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GEORGIA HALLOWEEN CUSTOM

"DADDY TOLD US THAT EVERY HALLOWEEN NIGHT,
YOU SHOULD FACE SOUTH-EAST AND SAY A LITTLE RHYME I CAN'T REMEMBER,
AND IT WOULD PREVENT BLACKBEARD'S GHOST FROM GETTING YOU."

Submitter comment: THE COLLECTOR RESEARCHED THIS GEORGIA SUPERSTITION, AND FOUND
THAT BLACKBEARD'S ISLAND, THE SITE WHERE THE ENGLISH PIRATE
SUPPOSEDLY ESTABLISHED HIS HEADQUARTERS, LIES JUST OFF OF
GEORGIA'S SOUTH-EAST COAST.

Where learned: OHIO ; FLORIDA ; ALLIANCE ; EUSTIS

Subject headings: Favorites
Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Belief C860.429
Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Belief C860.434
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- October 31 Halloween
BELIEF -- Ghost Spirit Phantom Specter
BELIEF -- Outlaw Criminal Bandit Pirate

Date learned: 11-13-1980 ; 00001920S

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RIDDLE

WHAT IS BLACK, WHITE AND RED ALL OVER?
A NEWSPAPER OR A SUNBURNED ZEBRA.

Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM FRIENDS AT GRADE SCHOOL.

Where learned: OHIO ; WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE

Subject headings: RIDDLE -- Riddle Question

Date learned: 10-07-1967

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IT'S A CASE OF MIND OVER MATTER.
IF YOU DON'T MIND IT DOESN'T MATTER.

Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM HIS FATHER.

Where learned: OHIO ; WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE

Keyword(s): APATHY

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim

Date learned: 12-04-1967

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THE ANNEY OAKLEY

THE SILVER DOLLAR IS CALLED AN "ANNEY OAKLEY" BECAUSE SHE WAS
ABLE TO SHOOT THEM OUT OF THE AIR AFTER SOMEONE TOSSED IT UP.

Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM HIS FATHER.

Where learned: OHIO ; WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE

Subject headings: PROSE NARRATIVE -- Explanation of a name
BELIEF -- Measure of quality Medium of exchange

Date learned: 12-04-1967

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THE ANNEY OAKLEY

THE SILVER DOLLAR IS CALLED AN "ANNEY OAKLEY" BECAUSE SHE WAS
ABLE TO SHOOT THEM OUT OF THE AIR AFTER SOMEONE TOSSED IT UP.

Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM HIS FATHER.

Where learned: OHIO ; WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE

Subject headings: PROSE NARRATIVE -- Explanation of a name
BELIEF -- Measure of quality Medium of exchange

Date learned: 12-04-1967

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LYRICAL PRAYER

NOW I LAY ME DOWN TO SLEEP.
PRAY THE LORD MY SOUL TO KEEP.
IF I SHOULD DIE BEFORE I WAKE,
I PRAY THE LORD MY SOUL TO TAKE.

Submitter comment: INFORMANT LEARNED FROM HIS MOTHER.

Data entry tech comment: THIS PRAYER IS COMMONLY TAUGHT TO CHILDREN.

Where learned: OHIO ; WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE

Keyword(s): RELIGION

Subject headings: Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Lyrical Verse Lyrical Verse
Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Custom Festival C840.574.86
Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Belief Belief
CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of time Sleeping
BELIEF -- Prayer

Date learned: 12-04-1967

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KNOCK KNOCK JOKE

KNOCK KNOCK
WHO'S THERE?
HIAWATHA
HIAWATHA WHO?
HIAWATHA A GOOD GIRL BEFORE I MET YOU. ( I WAS A )

Submitter comment: LEARNED THIS JOKE AT BRIDGE GAME

Where learned: OHIO ; WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE

Keyword(s): HISTORICAL ; NAME

Subject headings: RIDDLE -- Riddle Question

Date learned: 10-07-1967

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KNOCK KNOCK JOKE

KNOCK KNOCK
WHO'S THERE?
MADAME
MADAME WHO?
MADAME FOOT IS CAUGHT IN THE DOOR ( MY DAMN )

Submitter comment: LEARNED THIS JOKE FROM FRIENDS AT SCHOOL

Where learned: OHIO ; WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE

Subject headings: RIDDLE -- Riddle Question

Date learned: 10-07-1967

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RIDDLE

WHAT IS PURPLE AND LIGHTS UP?
AN ELECTRIC GRAPE

Submitter comment: LEARNED THIS FROM FRIENDS IN HIGH SCHOOL ( 1965 )

Where learned: OHIO ; WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE

Keyword(s): COLOR ; FRUIT

Subject headings: RIDDLE -- Riddle Question

Date learned: 10-07-1967

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RIDDLE

HOW DO YOU CATCH A RABBIT?
HIDE IN THE GRASS AND MAKE A NOISE LIKE A CARROT

Submitter comment: LEARNED IT FROM MY BROTHER, GARY GUNDLACH

Where learned: OHIO ; WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE

Keyword(s): ANIMAL ; VEGETABLE

Subject headings: RIDDLE -- Riddle Question

Date learned: 10-07-1967

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RIDDLE

WHAT IS ORANGE AND GOES CLICK-CLICK?
A BALL POINT CARROT

Submitter comment: LEARNED THIS FROM MY BROTHER, GARY GUNDLACH

Where learned: OHIO ; WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE

Keyword(s): VEGETABLE

Subject headings: RIDDLE -- Riddle Question

Date learned: 10-07-1967

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CHILDREN'S SCHOOL VERSE

SCHOOL'S OUT, SCHOOL'S OUT,
TEACHER LET THE MONKEYS OUT.

Where learned: PORT CLINTON ; OHIO, ASSUMED

Subject headings: Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Lyrical Verse Lyrical Verse

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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RIDDLE

HOW DOES AN ELEPHANT DIVE INTO A SWIMMING POOL?
HEAD FIRST

Submitter comment: LEARNED THIS FROM FRIENDS AT GRADE SCHOOL

Where learned: OHIO ; WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE

Subject headings: RIDDLE -- Riddle Question

Date learned: 10-07-1967

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RIDDLE

HOW DO YOU GET AN ELEPHANT OUT OF A JELLO PACKAGE?
FOLLOW THE DIRECTIONS O THE BACK

Submitter comment: LEARNED THIS FROM FRIENDS AT GRADE SCHOOL

Where learned: OHIO ; WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE

Subject headings: RIDDLE -- Riddle Question

Date learned: 10-07-1967

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RIDDLE

HOW CAN YOU TELL IF AN ELEPHANT IS IN YOUR BATHTUB?
YOU CAN SMELL HIS PEANUT BUTTER BREATH.

Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM FRIENDS AT GRADE SCHOOL

Where learned: OHIO ; WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE

Subject headings: RIDDLE -- Riddle Question

Date learned: 10-07-1967

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RIDDLE

WHY DO ELEPHANTS HAVE WRINKLED KNEES?
FROM PLAYING MARBLES

Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM FRIENDS AT SCHOOL

Where learned: OHIO ; WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE

Subject headings: RIDDLE -- Riddle Question

Date learned: 10-07-1967

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RIDDLE

HOW DO YOU FIT SIX ELEPHANTS IN A V.W.?
PUT THREE IN THE BACK, TWO IN THE FRONT, AND ONE IN THE GLOVE BOX.

Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM SCHOOL FRIENDS

Where learned: OHIO ; WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE

Keyword(s): AUTOMOBILE

Subject headings: RIDDLE -- Riddle Question

Date learned: 10-07-1967

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RIDDLE

HOW DOES AN ELEPHANT FIT IN A CIGARETTE PACK?
BY FIRST TAKING THE CAMEL OUT.

Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM FRIENDS AT SCHOOL

Where learned: OHIO ; WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE

Keyword(s): ANIMALS

Subject headings: RIDDLE -- Riddle Question

Date learned: 10-07-1967

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RIDDLE

WHY DO ELEPHANTS LIE DOWN IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD?
TO TRIP ANTS OR LOW FLYING BIRDS

Submitter comment: LEARNED THIS FROM FRIENDS AT GRADE SCHOOL

Where learned: OHIO ; WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE

Keyword(s): ANIMAL

Subject headings: RIDDLE -- Riddle Question

Date learned: 10-07-1967

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RIDDLE

HOW CAN YOU TELL IF AN ELEPHANT IS ON YOUR BACK IN A HURRICANE?
YOU CAN HEAR HIS EARS FLAP IN THE WIND

Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM FRIENDS IN GRADE SCHOOL

Where learned: OHIO ; WASHINGTON COURT HOUSE

Subject headings: RIDDLE -- Riddle Question

Date learned: 10-07-1967

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