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SIGN OF THE CROSS
WHENEVER I TAKE A TEST OR AM ABOUT TO EMBARK ON A HOMEWORK
ASSIGNMENT I WILL WRITE A LITTLE CROSS ON THE FIRST LINE.
I RECALL LEARNING THIS FROM MY SECOND GRADE TEACHER AT A PAROCHIAL
SCHOOL. THE CROSS WAS SUPPOSED TO HELP US TO DO WELL.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SOUTHFIELD
Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Sign Geometric figure Cross and its various modifications |
Date learned: 00-00-1977