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IF YOU HEAR AN OWL HOOTING IN A TREE NEAR YOUR HOUSE FOR
THREE NIGHTS IN A ROW, SOMEONE IN YOUR FAMILY IS GOING
TO DIE.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: 686 Thirds / Thrice / Three / Triple
Observation
BELIEF -- Bird
BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial

Date learned: 00-00-1970

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IF IT RAINS THE DAY YOU MARRY, YOU'LL CRY THAT MANY TEARS.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: Observation
BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal
BELIEF -- Marriage
BELIEF -- Measure of quantity or weight Liquid
BELIEF -- Number Counting beliefs

Date learned: 03-04-1972

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IF SOMEONE PUTS A BUTTERCUP UNDER YOUR CHIN, AND YOUR CHIN
TURNS YELLOW (FROM POLLEN), YOU HAVE A SWEET TOOTH.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Body part Senses
BELIEF -- Color
BELIEF -- Use of Object

Date learned: 04-12-1972

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WHEN CROSSING A RAILROAD TRACK IN A CAR, LIFT YOUR FEET
OR YOU'LL LOSE THE MAN YOU WERE GOING TO MARRY.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Body part Senses Specific distinguishing characteristic Dimple, wart, mole, scar, freckle, birthmark, strawberry mark, bruise, spot (on any part of body)
BELIEF -- Marriage
BELIEF -- Use of Object Specific places

Date learned: 05-07-1972

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IF YOUR FEET ITCH, YOU WILL SOON GO ON A TRIP.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions Itches

Date learned: 04-12-1972

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THE IMAGE OF A MURDERER WILL BE IN HIS DEAD VICTIM'S EYES.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: Prediction / Divination
BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial

Date learned: 05-07-1972

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IF A YOUNG GIRL'S SECOND TOE IS LONGER THAN THE REST, SHE
WILL BE DOMINEERING.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: Prediction / Divination
BELIEF -- Body part Senses Feet, toes, toenails

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IF A GIRL PLACES A PIECE OF WEDDING CAKE UNDER HER PILLOW
AND DREAMS ABOUT A BOY THAT NIGHT, HE WILL BE HER FUTURE
HUSBAND.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: 862 Use of object for determining future spouse
BELIEF -- Marriage Wedding cake

Date learned: 04-12-1972

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IF YOU ARE LYING ON THE FLOOR AND SOMEONE STEPS OVER YOU,
YOU WILL NOT GROW ANOTHER INCH.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Body part Senses
BELIEF -- Use of Object Human beings and their activities

Date learned: 04-20-1972

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IF YOU HAVE A BAD DREAM AND TALK ABOUT IT BEFORE BREAKFAST,
IT WILL COME TRUE.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: Food Drink -- Food
BELIEF -- Dreams

Date learned: 05-08-1972

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INFORMANT HAS A FELLOW DOCTOR FROM TURKEY WHO WEARS A BLUE
STONE ALWAYS TO WARD OFF THE EVIL EYE.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration
BELIEF -- Mineral
BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness

Date learned: 08-08-1968

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IF THERE IS A RING AROUND THE MOON, IT MEANS THAT IT IS
GOING TO RAIN. HOWEVER MANY STARS ARE ON THE INSIDE
OF THIS RING, TELL HOW MANY DAYS IT WILL BE BEFORE IT RAINS.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Moon
BELIEF -- Star
BELIEF -- Weather sign or control
BELIEF -- Cloud Fog Mist Rain Hail Ice Snow Frost Dew
BELIEF -- Number Counting beliefs

Date learned: 06-25-1970

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IF IT RAINS AND THE SUN SHINES AT THE SAME TIME, IT MEANS
THE DEVIL IS BEATING HIS WIFE WITH A FRYING PAN.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: 862 Use of object for determining future spouse
BELIEF -- Dreams Dreams about friends and lovers

Date learned: 06-24-1970

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THE WEATHER AND OTHER COMING EVENTS CAN BE FORETOLD BY THE
BLOOM OF THE SAWGRASS IN THE EVERGLADES (FLORIDA). THE SIDE
THAT THE BLOOM IS ON, THE THICKNESS OF THE BLOOM, PLAY AN
IMPORTANT PART IN PREDICTIONS.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: Observation
BELIEF -- Weather sign or control
BELIEF -- Plant

Date learned: 06-24-1970

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SLEEP WITH MISTLETOE UNDER YOUR PILLOW AND YOU SHALL DREAM
ABOUT THE PERSON YOU ARE TO MARRY.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: 862 Use of object for determining future spouse
BELIEF -- Marriage
BELIEF -- Dreams Dreams about friends and lovers

Date learned: 06-24-1970

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A DREAM CONCERNING FISH IS A SIGN OF A PREGNANCY IN THE
HOUSEHOLD.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Birth
BELIEF -- Dreams Dreams about animals

Date learned: 06-27-1970

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NEVER THANK A PERSON FOR COMBING YOUR HAIR, OR THE HAIR
WILL FALL OUT.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: Observation
BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hair, on head, mustache, widow's peak
BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal
BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness

Date learned: 06-27-1970

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NEVER THANK A PERSON FOR PLANTING FLOWERS IN YOUR YARD OR THE
FLOWERS WILL DIE.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE

Subject headings: Observation
BELIEF -- Plant
BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal

Date learned: 06-27-1970

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