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BELIEF
IF THE TOE NEXT TO YOUR BIG TOE IS LONGER THAN YOUR BIG TOE, YOU
ARE THE BOSS IN YOUR FAMILY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body |
Date learned: 06-16-1973
BELIEF
THE NUMBER OF WHITE SPOTS ON A GIRL'S FINGERNAILS REPRESENTS THE
NUMBER OF BOYFRIENDS SHE HAS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Spirit / Mind / Body |
Date learned: 06-16-1973
BELIEF
IF A MEASURING WORM GETS ON YOU IT IS MEASURING YOU FOR A NEW
OUTFIT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 06-14-1973
BELIEF
A KNOCKING IS HEARD BEFORE A DEATH OCCURS.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 06-14-1973
BELIEF
WHEN SOMEONE DIES AND THERE IS A BIG RAIN THIS IS A SIGN THAT
THE DEAD PERSON HAS GONE TO HEAVEN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Observation |
Date learned: 06-13-1973
BELIEF
YOU WILL HAVE SEVEN YEARS OF BAD LUCK IF YOU BREAK A MIRROR.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 06-14-1973
BELIEF
IT'S BAD LUCK IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES YOUR PATH.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 06-14-1973
BELIEF
IT'S GOOD LUCK TO CARRY A RABBIT'S FOOT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 06-14-1973
BELIEF
IT'S GOOD LUCK TO FIND A FOUR-LEAF CLOVER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 06-14-1973
BELIEF
IT'S BAD LUCK TO WALK WITH ONE SHOE ON AND ONE SHOE OFF.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 06-14-1973
BELIEF
IF YOU GO IN THE FRONT DOOR, YOU MUST LEAVE BY THE FRONT DOOR
OR YOU WIL HAVE BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 06-14-1973
BELIEF
CROWING HENS BRING BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 06-13-1973
BELIEF
IT'S BAD LUCK TO OPEN AN UMBRELLA IN THE HOUSE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 06-13-1973
BELIEF
EATING BLACK-EYED PEAS AND HOG JOWL
ON NEW YEAR'S DAY BRINGS GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 06-13-1973
BELIEF
IT'S BAD LUCK FOR A BRIDE AND A GROOM TO SEE EACH OTHER ON
THEIR WEDDING DAY.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 06-13-1973
IT'S BAD LUCK TO STEP ON THE CRACKS IN THE SIDEWALK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 06-13-1973
IT'S BAD LUCK TO HAVE A POLE OR SOME BARRIER COME BETWEEN YOU
AND THE PERSON WITH WHOM YOU'RE WALKING.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 06-13-1973
BELIEF
IT'S BAD LUCK TO START ANYTHING ON FRIDAY, YOU WILL NEVER LIVE
TO FINISH IT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 06-13-1973
BELIEF
CARRY A BUCKEYE FOR GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 06-13-1973
BELIEF
IF YOU PUT A GARMENT ON WRONG SIDE OUT, WEAR IT. IT'S BACK (SIC)
LUCK TO CHANGE IT.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: 06-13-1973