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SUPERSTITION

WHEN PASSING UNDER A BRIDGE, WHILE IN A CAR,
PUT HAND ON TOP OF ROOF AND MAKE A WISH.
THERE IS AN EXTRA GUARANTEE THAT THE WISH WILL COME TRUE
IF THERE IS A TRAIN PASSING OVERHEAD.

Submitter comment: KAREN LEARNED THIS FROM HER FATHER.

Where learned: HOLDEN HALL

Subject headings: BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color

Date learned: 10-12-1967

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