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BREAKING A WISHBONE:
IF YOU GET THE LONGER OF THE TWO SIDES, YOU GET A WISH. IF
YOU GET THE SHORTER OF THE TWO, YOU'LL MARRY FIRST.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Measure of space: distance, height, depth BELIEF -- Prayer |
Date learned: 08-07-1977
IT IS BAD LUCK TO PASS A SALT SHAKER WITHOUT PLACING IT
ON THE TABLE BEFORE THE NEXT PERSON PICKS IT UP.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222. BELIEF -- Bad luck Eating utensils |
Date learned: 09-16-1973
UNLUCKY FOR GROOM TO SEE BRIDE IN WEDDING DRESS BEFORE
WEDDING.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage Separation before wedding BELIEF -- Bad luck Crucial moment of life |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
THE NUMBER OF RIBBONS A BRIDE BREAK (S) WHILE OPENING SHOWER
GIFTS INDICATES THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN SHE WILL HAVE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Marriage Breaking of BELIEF -- Number Counting beliefs |
Date learned: 11-11-1973
CURE FOR HICCUPS:
PUT A HEAPING TEASPOON OF SUGAR ON YOUR TONGUE 'TIL IT
ALL DISSOLVES.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Plant |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
WART CURE:
RUB A PIECE OF STRING OVER WART, THEN BURY THE STRING.
WHEN THE STRING ROTS THE WART DISAPPEARS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): TRANSFER
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 11-11-1973
STARVE A FEVER
FEED A COLD.
VARIATION: FEED A FEVER, STARVE A COLD.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 11-10-1973
DROWN A FEVER
STARVE A COLD.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Method of Curing |
Date learned: 11-10-1973
IF YOU TELL YOUR DREAM BEFORE YOU EAT BREAKFAST IT WILL
COME TRUE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour BELIEF -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222. BELIEF -- Dreams |
Date learned: 10-15-1973
FOURTH FLOOR IS NEVER FOUND IN KOREA BECAUSE OF BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | 686 Fourths / Quarters BELIEF -- Bad luck Numbers |
Date learned: 10-20-1973
IF YOU PLANT A ROOT CROP, THE SIGN MUST BE IN THE LOWER
PART OF THE BODY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): ZODIAC
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Animal Husbandry Farming Ranching |
DON'T PLANT BEANS WHEN WIND IS OUT OF THE NORTH OR WHEN THE
SIGN IS IN THE BOWELS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): VIRGO ; ZODIAC
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Animal Husbandry Farming Ranching |
Date learned: 09-23-1973
DON'T CUT HORNS WHEN THE SIGN IS IN THE HEART.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): LEO ; ZODIAC
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Animal Husbandry Farming Ranching |
Date learned: 09-23-1973
DON'T WEAN AN ANIMAL UNLESS SIGNS ARE IN THE THIGH OR LOWER.
IF THE SIGN IS ABOVE THIGH, THE ANIMAL WILL CRY ALL THE TIME.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): SAGITTARIUS AQUARIUS CAPRICORN ; ZODIAC
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Animal BELIEF -- Animal Husbandry Farming Ranching |
Date learned: 09-23-1973
WHEN THE SIGN IS IN THE ARM, PLANT COTTON.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): GEMINI ; ZODIAC
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Animal Husbandry Farming Ranching |
Date learned: 09-23-1973
BAD LUCK RESULTS FOR RACERS IF THEY EAT PEANUTS IN THE PIT
BEFORE A RACE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Bad luck Food and drink |
Date learned: 10-20-1973
IT IS BAD LUCK TO PAINT A RACE CAR GREEN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Means of transportation Vehicle propelled by mechanical or other force on land BELIEF -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Color BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 10-20-1973
IN THE RIFLES COMPANY OF MARINES I WAS IN, WE SMOKED
CIGARS WHENEVER WE WENT INTO CAMP LeJEANS SWAMPS BECAUSE
WE TOLD EACH OTHER THAT IT KEPT GNATS AND MOSQUITOES
AWAY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): CAMP LEJEUNE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Insect BELIEF -- P535 |
Date learned: 06-18-1972
PEOPLE IN DANVILLA, ILLINOIS BELIEVE THAT SWANS ARE KEPT
IN THE POND AT THE LOCAL CEMETARY BECAUSE SWANS REPRESENT
IMMORTALITY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): CEMETERY ; SYMBOL
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Bird BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal |
Date learned: 06-18-1972
IF YOUR FOOT ITCHES, YOU'RE GOING ON A JOURNEY TO A STRANGE
LAND.
Submitter comment: HEARD FROM HER MOTHER
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions Itching hands and feet |
Date learned: 06-18-1972