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It has been said that if you urinate in the middle of the
highway, you'll get a star (pimple) under you eye.
Submitter comment:
Everytime I saw someone with a pimple under his/her eye I would
think about this old saying.
Where learned: MISSISSIPPI ; Louise
Keyword(s): Pimple
James Callow Keyword(s): Stye
Date learned: 00-00-1970
IF YOU GET CHILL BUMPS, A RABBIT HAS JUST JUMPED OVER YOUR
GRAVE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
James Callow Keyword(s): GOOSEPIMPLES GOOSEBUMPS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Mammal BELIEF -- Sensations and involuntary actions Chills, shivering |
Use baby urine on your face to remove pimples and keep your
skin smooth.
Data entry tech comment:
Updated by TRD
Where learned: ILLINOIS ; Waukegan
Keyword(s): BABY ; Home Remedy ; Homeopathy ; Pimples ; Skincare ; URINE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Remedy |