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MY AUNT ANGIE EXPLAINED TO ME THAT IT IS BAD LUCK TO
LEAVE SHOES ON ANY KIND OF TABLE. SHE INSISTS THAT SHOES
MUST BE LEFT ON THE FLOOR. SHE EMPHASIZED THIS ESPECIALLY FOR
NEW SHOES.

Where learned: EAST DETROIT

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Good luck Furniture (bed, table, chair, etc.)
BELIEF -- Good luck Clothing (dress, hat, shoes, suit, etc.)

Date learned: 10-00-1983

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