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MY GRANDMOTHER USED TO BELIEVE THAT IF THERE WAS A
FLY IN THE HOUSE, IT WOULD MEAN DEATH TO SOMEONE IN
THE FAMILY.

Submitter comment: SHE WAS VERY SUPERSTITIOUS.

Where learned: OHIO ; TOLEDO

James Callow Keyword(s): INSECT

Subject headings: Observation
BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial

Date learned: 09-07-1965

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