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IF SOMEONE HAS A DRINKING PROBLEM, YOU TAKE A GLASS OF WATER AND
PUT IT UNDER THE BED OF A DEAD PERSON. AFTER THE BURIAL, GET RID
OF THE WATER, AND GIVE TO THE ALCOHOLIC PERSON THIS GLASS SO HE
CAN USE IT. HE WILL STOP DRINKING.

Where learned: GUADELOUPE

Subject headings: Favorites
Food Drink -- Service
BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial
BELIEF -- Remedy

Date learned: 00-00-1978

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