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OLD MAID

IF SOMEONE SWEEPS DIRECTLY UNDER YOUR FEET, YOU WILL BE AN OLD MAID.

Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATHENS

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Legend

Date learned: 07-22-1968

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Old Maid

IF YOU TAKE THE LAST SERVING OF ANYTHING, YOU WILL BE AN OLD MAID.

Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATHENS

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Legend

Date learned: 07-22-1968

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HEM SUPERSTITION

IF YOUR HEM IS TURNED UP, KISS IT AND MAKE A WISH AND IT
WILL COME TRUE.

Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATHENS

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Legend

Date learned: 07-22-1968

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WEDDING GOWN

A HAIR SEWN INTO A WEDDING GOWN BY AN ENEMY OF THE BRIDE IS BAD LUCK.

Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATHENS

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Custom

Date learned: 07-22-1968

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SNAPPING TURTLE

A SNAPPING TURTLE, IF IT BITES, WON'T TURN LOOSE UNTIL IT
THUNDERS.

Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATHENS

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Mammal

Date learned: 07-22-1968

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EYELASH SUPERSTITION

IF AN EYELASH COMES OUT, PUT IT ON THE TOP OF YOUR HEAD AND MAKE A WISH. IF THE EYELASH STICKS TO THE FINGER, THE WISH WILL NOT COME TRUE. IF IT STICKS TO THE HAIR, THE WISH WILL COME TRUE.

Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATHENS

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Legend

Date learned: 07-22-1968

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INCHWORM SUPERSTITION

IF AN INCHWORM IS MEASURING AND YOU DON'T KILL IT, YOU'LL GET A NEW DRESS.

Where learned: GEORGIA ; ATHENS

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Custom

Date learned: 07-22-1968

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