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FISHING SUPERSTITION
IT'S MORE EFFECTIVE TO GO FISHING BY THE DARK OF THE MOON BECAUSE
THEN THE FISH CAN'T SEE IF YOUR BAIT IS FAKE OR NOT.
Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM A CANADIAN FISHERMAN ABOUT 1945.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; YONKERS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Moon BELIEF -- Entertainment Diversion |
POLISH SUPERSTITION
IF YOU DROP A PIECE OF BREAD ON THE FLOOR, YOU MUST PICK IT UP
IMMEDIATELY AND KISS IT, OR ELSE YOU HAVE SINNED.
Submitter comment: LEARNED FROM HER POLISH MOTHER WHEN SHE WAS VERY YOUNG.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; YONKERS
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal SPEECH -- Gesture |