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WHEN SHIPS ARE BEING BUILT, WORKMEN PUT A COIN UNDER THE MAIN
MAST TO BRING GOOD LUCK TO THE SHIP AND MONEY TO ITS OWNER.

Where learned: NOT GIVEN

Subject headings: ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Means of transportation Water craft or boat propelled by human, wind, mechanical or other force
BELIEF -- Measure of quality Medium of exchange
BELIEF -- Good luck

Date learned: 07-00-1972

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