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PARING THE FINGER-NAILS AT NIGHT (IN THE DARK) BRINGS POVERTY. (IF
YOU CUT YOUR FINGER-NAILS AT NIGHT YOU WILL RUN THE RISK OF CUTTING
YOUR FINGER TIPS AND THUS STOPPING YOURSELF FROM ATTENDING TO YOUR
WORK.)

Where learned: TANZANIA ; EAST AFRICA

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hands, palms, fingernails
BELIEF -- Measure of time WeekDayHour
BELIEF -- Measure of time Working

Date learned: 03-00-1982

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