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IF FLAGS OR FOUR O'CLOCKS DON'T CLOSE UP AT NIGHT IT'S A SIGN
THAT IT'S GOING TO RAIN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Prediction / Divination |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF SALT LUMPS IN THE SHAKER, IT'S GOING TO RAIN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Prediction / Divination |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF A TREE BRANCH FALLS WHEN THERE IS NO WIND, IT'S GOING TO RAIN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Prediction / Divination |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF DRIED CORN LEAVES IN THE FIELD TWIST UP, IT'S GOING TO RAIN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Prediction / Divination |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF THE LEAVES OF A SILVER OAK TURN UPSIDE DOWN, IT'S GOING TO RAIN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Prediction / Divination |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF THE HORNS OF THE CRESCENT MOON POINT DOWN IT'S GOING TO RAIN
SOON.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Prediction / Divination |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
A RING AROUND THE MOON MEANS RAIN IS COMING.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Prediction / Divination |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF A ROCK WALL SWEATS (OOZES MOISTURE), IT'S GOING TO RAIN.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Prediction / Divination |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF THE SUNSET IS HIDDEN BY CLOUDS, IT WILL RAIN TOMORROW.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Prediction / Divination |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF THE FIRST CORN SILKS YOU SEE ARE RED, YOU'LL BE HEALTHY THAT
YEAR. IF THE FIRST CORN SILKS YOU SEE IN SPRING ARE WHITE,
YOU'LL BE SICK ALL THAT YEAR.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Prediction / Divination |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF YOU DREAM THE SAME DREAM THREE TIMES, IT WILL COME TRUE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Prediction / Divination |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
THERE'S GOING TO BE A HARD WINTER IF SQUIRRELS HAVE UNUSUALLY
THICK COATS OF FUR.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | Prediction / Divination |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF THE LINES IN THE PALM OF EITHER HAND FORM A DISTINCT "M" SHAPE,
IT'S A SIGN OF GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IT'S BAD LUCK TO EAT THE LAST PIECE OF ANYTHING, SUCH AS THE
LAST PIECE OF CANDY IN A BOX.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IT'S BAD LUCK FOR A FAIR PERSON TO BE THE FIRST TO ENTER A HOUSE
ON NEW YEAR'S DAY AND GOOD LUCK FOR A SWARTHY PERSON TO BE FIRST.
THE BEST LUCK OF ALL WOULD BE FOR A BLACK PERSON TO ENTER FIRST.
THIS IS ODD BECAUSE BLACK USUALLY SYMBOLIZES BAD LUCK OR EVIL.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IT IS BAD LUCK TO STAND BETWEEN TWO MIRROS THAT ARE DIRECTLY
OPPOSITE EACH OTHER.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF YOU CAN BLOW ALL THE WHITE FUZZ OFF A DANDELION HED WITH ONE
BLOW, YOU CAN MAKE A WISH AND HAVE IT COME TRUE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
WHITE SPOTS IN FINGERNAILS ARE A SIGN OF GOOD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
IF YOU CAN CATCH A PIECE OF FUZZ (THISTLEDOWN, DANDELION SEED,
ETC.) WHILE IT'S STILL IN THE AIR, YOU CAN BLOW IT AWAY AGAIN
AND MAKE A WISH WHICH WILL COME TRUE.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN
BLACK SPOTS IN FINGERNAILS ARE A SIGN OF BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; NASHVILLE
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Fate Destiny Luck Chance |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN