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When you see the first few robins in
the spring you lick your thumb on your right hand,
put it on the palm of your left hand for a second,
and then stamp your palm where your thumb was with
your left fist. This is supposed to bring you
good luck for the rest of the year.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Allegan

Subject headings: 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually.
BELIEF -- Good luck
SPEECH -- Gesture

Date learned: 00001970S

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