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HICCUPS
MY FATHER TOLD ME THE CAUSE OF HICCUPS ACCORDING TO HEARSAY. GREASY
FOOD CAUSES AIR TO BE TAKEN IN THROUGH THE NAVEL
WHICH CAUSES THE RUSH OF AIR UPWARD
WHICH CAUSES THE GASP OR HICCUP.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Mount Clemens
Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 10-30-1968