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PREGNANCY SUPERSTITION

WHEN A WOMAN IS PREGNANT AND SHE SEES SOMETHING WHICH FRIGHTENS HER,
THE BABY WILL RETAIN AN IMPRINT OF IT ON THE PART OF THE BODY
ON WHICH THE MOTHER TOUCHES HERSELF.

Submitter comment:

KEYPUNCHERS COMMENT, THERE ARE THREE OTHERS SIMILAR TO THIS IN
THE ARCHIVE FILE.

Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Body part Senses Specific distinguishing characteristic Dimple, wart, mole, scar, freckle, birthmark, strawberry mark, bruise, spot (on any part of body)
BELIEF -- Birth

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