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CUT A BABY'S FINGERNAILS BEFORE HE IS A YEAR OLD, THE BABY WILL HAVE
POOR EYESIGHT.
Where learned: ILLINOIS ; LINCOLNSHIRE
Keyword(s): HIDDEN CONNECTION
Subject headings: | Favorites BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hands, palms, fingernails BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 03-14-1971