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IT IS FORBIDDEN TO DRINK WATER FROM A LADLE WITHOUT VIGOROUSLY
SHAKING IT FIRST.

Submitter comment: THIS EAST AFRICAN BELIEF CONVEYS A USEFUL HABIT, FOR IT IS IMPORTANT
TO ENSURE THAT THE LADLE IS CLEAN AND FREE FROM INSECTS.

Where learned: TANZANIA ; EAST AFRICA

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness

Date learned: 03-00-1982

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