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A WOMAN IS NEVER TO EAT A DOUBLE-YOLKED EGG BECAUSE IT WILL
CAUSE INFERTILITY.

Submitter comment: MOST DOUBLE-YOLKED EGGS DO NOT HATCH. THIS MAY EXPLAIN THE
INABILITY TO BEAR OFFSPRING.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: 686 Seconds / Twice / Two
Food Drink -- Animal product Egg
BELIEF -- Birth
BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness

Date learned: CA00001930

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