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PUT A PIN IN THE ERASER OF A PENCIL AND TIE A STRING
TO THE PIN. HOLD THE STRING DIRECTLY OVER THE
EXPECTANT MOTHER'S ARM. IF THE PENCIL GOES BACK
AND FORTH, THE BABY WILL BE A GIRL. IF IT GOES UP
AND DOWN, IT WILL BE A BOY. IF IT GOES IN A CIRCLE
THE MOTHER WILL HAVE A MISCARRIAGE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DEARBORN HEIGHTS

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Use of object for determining number of children or sex of unborn P863.3

Date learned: 10-00-1970

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