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DON'T LET GOING TO SCHOOL INTERFERE WITH YOUR EDUCATION.

Submitter comment: I LEARNED THIS MY FIRST SEMESTER AT COLLEGE FROM MY ROOMMATE.

Where learned: OHIO ; CLEVELAND

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim

Date learned: 10-00-1978

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CROAGH, PATRICK

IT IS BELIEVED THAT ST. PATRICK IS BURIED AT THE TOP OF
CROAGH PATRICK MOUNTAIN. PEOPLE FOR PENANCE GO ON THEIR KNEES
UP THE MOUNTAIN AND CELEBRATE MASS.

Where learned: OHIO

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Religious hero

Date learned: 12-01-1969

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PROVERB

ENOUGH IS PLENTY.

Submitter comment: CONVERSATION

Where learned: OHIO

James Callow Keyword(s): ADVICE: NEGATIVE ; TOLERANCE

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Apothegm Maxim

Date learned: 00-00-1958

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A PHILOSOPHER IS A BLIND MAN IN A DARK ROOM LOOKING FOR A BLACK
CAT... THAT ISN'T THERE.

Submitter comment: HEARD ON RADIO.

Where learned: OHIO

Keyword(s): DEFINITION

James Callow Keyword(s): ALLITERATION ; COLOR ; INSULT

Subject headings: PROVERB -- Proverbial Metaphor

Date learned: 00-00-1960

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ROOSTERS CROWING--WEATHER CHANGES

IF YOU HEAR ROOSTERS CROWING AT NIGHT, IT MEANS A CHANGE
IN THE WEATHER--A STORM APPROACHING.
AND THUNDER AND LIGHTNING IN THE WINTER MEANS AN ICE
STORM OR FREEZING RAIN.
WHEN YOU HEARD A FROG CROAK, IT MEANT SPRING. BUT AFTER
THE FIRST CROAK, THERE WERE 3 MORE FREEZES BEFORE
SPRING ARRIVED FOR GOOD. BOTH HAD BELIEVED THIS IN
POPULAR TRADITION IN THEIR HOMES IN GLOUCESTER AND
HOLLISTER, OHIO.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; OHIO ; DETROIT ; GLOUCESTER ; HOLLISTER

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Weather sign or control

Date learned: 05-11-1965

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Unlucky Opals

It is unlucky to wear opals, unless you were born
in October.

Where learned: OHIO ; Swanton

Subject headings: CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- F100
BELIEF -- Birth
BELIEF -- Measure of time Month
BELIEF -- Bad luck

Date learned: 00001972CA

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CARROTS BELIEF

IF YOU EAT CARROTS, YOU WILL BE ABLE TO SEE IN THE DARK.

Submitter comment:

INFORMANT BELIEVED THIS MATTER OF FACTLY AS A CHILD.

Where learned: CANTON ; OHIO, ASSUMED

Subject headings: Food Drink -- Plant food Vegetable
Food Drink -- Special Form and PurposeObject of Bodily Consumption
BELIEF -- Body part Senses Eyes, evil eye
BELIEF -- Plant

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Good and Bad Luck

If you find a penny with tails side up, don't pick it
up because it's bad luck. It is only lucky if it is
heads side up.

Where learned: OHIO ; Swanton

James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Measure of quality Monetary systemMoneyWealth
BELIEF -- Good luck
BELIEF -- Bad luck

Date learned: 00001972CA

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HOW DID THE POLLACK GET THIRTY-FIVE HOLES IN HIS HEAD?
TRYING TO LEARN TO EAT WITH A FORK?

Where learned: OHIO ; TROTWOOD

Subject headings: RIDDLE -- Riddle Question
Filter - Mature Content

Date learned: 04-00-1972

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WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A TRUCK LOAD OF DEAD BABIES
AND A TRUCK LOAD OF BOWLING BALLS?
YOU CAN UNLOAD THE BABIES WITH A PITCHFORK.

Where learned: OHIO ; FAIRMOUNT RD ; CHAGRIN FALLS

Subject headings: RIDDLE -- Riddle Question

Date learned: 08-00-1968

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WHY DID THE MORON THROW THE CLOCK OUT THE WINDOW?
HE WANTED TO SEE TIME FLY.

Where learned: OHIO ; FAIRMOUNT RD ; CHAGRIN FALLS

Subject headings: RIDDLE -- Riddle Question

Date learned: 08-00-1968

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WHAT DID THE BIG CHIMNEY SAY TO THE CHIMNEY?
"YOU'RE TOO YOUNG TO SMOKE."

Where learned: OHIO ; FAIRMOUNT RD ; CHAGRIN FALLS

Subject headings: RIDDLE -- Riddle Question

Date learned: 08-00-1968

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WHAT DID THE MAYONNAISE SAY TO THE ICEBOX?
"CLOSE THE DOOR, I'M DRESSING."

Where learned: OHIO ; FAIRMOUNT RD ; CHAGRIN FALLS

Subject headings: RIDDLE -- Riddle Question

Date learned: 08-00-1968

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MAKE ANY GESTURE WITH ONE HAND AND HAVE IT RUSH BY YOUR FACE.
WHAT'S THIS?
I DON'T KNOW, BUT HERE IT GOES AGAIN!
REPEAT THE GESTURE.

Where learned: OHIO ; FAIRMOUNT RD ; CHAGRIN FALLS

Subject headings: RIDDLE -- Riddle Question

Date learned: 08-00-1968

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GESTURE: FINGERTIPS OF BOTH HANDS HORIZONTAL AND TOUCHING
EACH OTHER; HAVE HANDS BOUNCE UP AND DOWN SYMMETRICALLY LIKE
CAR SPRINGS
WHAT'S THIS?
A SPIDER ON A MIRROR.

Where learned: OHIO ; FAIRMOUNT RD ; CHAGRIN FALLS

Subject headings: RIDDLE -- Riddle Question

Date learned: 08-00-1968

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TO KILL A WEREWOLF

WEREWOLVES CAN BE KILLED BY SOMETHING SILVER, SUCH AS A KNIFE
OR BULLET.

Data entry tech comment:

Updated by TRD

Where learned: OHIO ; FREMONT

Keyword(s): Lycan ; Silver ; SUPERNATURAL ; SUPERSTITION ; Werewolf

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Werewolf Vampire

Date learned: NOT GIVEN

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CHILDREN'S FAIRY TALE

WHEN YOU LOSE A TOOTH YOU SHOULD PLACE IT UNDER
YOUR PILLOW AT NIGHT.
THE GOOD FAIRY WILL BUY IT FROM YOU
AND USE THE TOOTH TO HELP BUILD A CASTLE.

Where learned: OHIO ; 2809 MCPHERSON BLVD ; FREMONT

Keyword(s): TOOTH FAIRY

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Fairy Elf Goblin Gnome
BELIEF -- Body part Senses Mouth, teeth, lips, tongue

Date learned: NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR

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MAKE A GESTURE BY HAVING FINGERS WALK BACK AND FORTH ACROSS
FOREHEAD.
WHAT'S THIS?
A PRIEST WALKING FROM TEMPLE TO TEMPLE

Where learned: OHIO ; FAIRMOUNT RD ; CHAGRIN FALLS

Subject headings: RIDDLE -- Riddle Question

Date learned: 08-00-1968

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A BIG MORON AND A BABY MORON JUMPED OFF A CLIFF. THE BIG
MORON WAS KILLED, BUT THE BABY MORON WASN'T EVEN SCRATCHED,
WHY?
THE BABY MORON HAD A SAFETY PIN ON.

Where learned: OHIO ; FAIRMOUNT RD ; CHAGRIN FALLS

Subject headings: RIDDLE -- Riddle Question

Date learned: 08-00-1968

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WHAT'S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A BOXER AND A MAN WITH A
COLD?
ONE KNOWS HIS BLOWS AND THE OTHER BLOWS HIS NOSE.

Where learned: OHIO ; FAIRMOUNT RD ; CHAGRIN FALLS

Subject headings: RIDDLE -- Riddle Question

Date learned: 08-00-1968

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