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TO CURE WARTS, GET A STONE AND RUB THE WART WITH IT 'TIL
THE WART BLEEDS. GET BLOOD ON THE STONE, GO TO A FORK IN
THE ROAD AND THROW THE STONE AWAY. SHORTLY THEREAFTER, THE
WARTS WILL GO AWAY.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

James Callow Keyword(s): TRANSFER

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Remedy

Date learned: 07-09-1973

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THE CURE FOR HICCUPS IS TO DRINK A GLASS OF WATER UPSIDE
DOWN.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Remedy
BELIEF -- Mineral

Date learned: 06-15-1973

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TO CURE HICCUPS, HAVE SOMEONE SCARE YOU.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Remedy
BELIEF -- Method of Curing

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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IF YOU BREAK A MIRROR, YOU'LL HAVE SEVEN YEARS OF BAD LUCK.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: 686 Seven / Sevenths / Several
BELIEF -- Bad luck Mirror

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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IF YOU'RE EVER LOST, SPIT INTO THE PALM OF YOUR HAND AND
SLAP YOUR PALMS TOGETHER, WHICHEVER WAY THE SALIVA GOES
IS THE WAY HOME.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

James Callow Keyword(s): DETERMINING DIRECTION

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank

Date learned: 07-09-1973

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THE GROOM SHOULD NEVER SEE THE BRIDE ON THE DAY OF THE
WEDDING.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Marriage Separation before wedding

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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AN OWL OF ANY TYPE IS BAD LUCK.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Bird
BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals

Date learned: 07-09-1973

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DON'T PUT YOUR HAT ON THE BED.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Conversions Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.)

Date learned: 07-09-1973

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IF YOU'RE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND A BLACK CAT CROSSES IN
FRONT OF YOU, PULL OVER UNTIL ANOTHER CAR PASSES THAT SPOT
IN FRONT OF YOU TO WARD OFF THE BAD LUCK.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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WHEN YOU HEAR AN AMBULANCE, HOLD A BUTTON ON YOUR BLOUSE
OR DRESS OR YOU'LL HAVE BAD LUCK.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance

Date learned: 07-09-1973

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IF YOUR PALM ITCHES, IT MEANS YOU'RE GOING TO GET (RECEIVE)
MONEY.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Measure of quality Monetary systemMoneyWealth
BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions Itching hands and feet

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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IF A BUTTERFLY LANDS ON THE HEM OF YOUR DRESS, YOU'RE
GOING TO GET A NEW DRESS.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: Observation
BELIEF -- Insect

Date learned: 07-10-1973

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IF YOU ARE GIVEN A HELPING OF BLACK-EYED PEAS ON NEW YEAR'S
DAY, EAT ALL BUT THREE OF THEM AND YOU'LL HAVE GOOD LUCK IN
THE COMING YEAR.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple
Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals
BELIEF -- Measure of time Year
BELIEF -- Good luck Food and drink
BELIEF -- Good luck Numbers

Date learned: 06-18-1973

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DON'T GIVE GLOVES AS GIFTS, IT MEANS THE FRIENDSHIP WILL
SOON END.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: Observation
BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank

Date learned: 10-12-1977

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NEVER HAND A POCKET KNIFE BACK TO SOMEONE, IT IS BAD LUCK.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Bad luck Sharp objects

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DON'T EVER GIVE KNIVES AS WEDDING GIFTS, THEY MEAN THAT THE
FRIENDSHIP WILL BE CUT.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

James Callow Keyword(s): HOMEOPATHIC

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Marriage

Date learned: 10-12-1977

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TO CURE WARTS, PUT SOMETHING ROUND OVER THE WART, THEN
SAY THREE TIMES WITHOUT LOOKING AT THE WART, "HIBI, HIBI,
HIBI WART GO AWAY." THEN DON'T LOOK AT THE WART FOR THREE
DAYS AND IT WILL GO AWAY.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration
686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple
BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Circle and other round forms
BELIEF -- Method of Curing

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IF YOU SNEEZE BEFORE BREAKFAST IT IS A SIGN OF DEATH.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: Observation
BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal
BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial
BELIEF -- Measure of time Eating For menu, see N222.

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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IF A BIRD TRIES TO GET INTO THE HOUSE IT MEANS DEATH.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: Observation
BELIEF -- Bird
BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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