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FATAL HAIRDO

WHEN I WAS IN HIGHSCHOOL THE NUNS TOLD US THAT WE SHOULD NOT RAT OUR HAIR.
THEY GAVE US THE REASON THAT A GIRL THEY KNEW HAD DIED BECAUSE OF RATTED HAIR.
SHE RATTED HER HAIR AND LEFT IT THAT WAY FOR TWO WEEKS. SHE USED HAIR SPRAY DAILY.
A SPIDER GOT INTO THE HAIRDO AND BIT HER. SHE DIED INSTANTLY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 8320 E LANTZ

Subject headings: Favorites
BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hair, on head, mustache, widow's peak

Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR

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