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Prediction

If the horizon is very red at sunset it means the next day will be very hot.

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Where learned: TENNESSEE ; SPRINGFIELD ; Dorris, Rose Mary

Keyword(s): PREDICTION ; WEATHER

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Superstition

Potatoes should be planted by the dark of the moon. Otherwise there will be mostly vines and no potatoes.

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Where learned: TENNESSEE ; SPRINGFIELD ; L.G. Corbin

Keyword(s): AGRICULTURE ; FARMING ; GARDENING ; MOON ; Potatoes ; SUPERSTITION

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Measure of time Working

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Man A was in the hospital. Man B came to visit the sick man. When the nurse asked what relation Man B was to the patient, Man B replied:

"Sisters and brothers have I none.
This man's father is my father's only son."

Who is Man B?

Answer: father of patient



 

Where learned: MISSOURI ; SPRINGFIELD

Subject headings: RIDDLE -- True Riddle

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People with small ears are misers. People with large ears are foolish with money.

 

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Where learned: MISSOURI ; SPRINGFIELD

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Rain at seven,
Quit by eleven.

 

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Where learned: MISSOURI ; SPRINGFIELD

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