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A PERSON WOULD GREASE THE SUPPORTS OF THE HOUSE
WITH PORK FAT; THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO CURE THE
EVIL OMEN.

Submitter comment: PEOPLE IN ITALY STILL DO THIS TODAY.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Foundation Floor
BELIEF -- Curse
BELIEF -- Plant

Date learned: 11-20-1967

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