James Callow Folklore Archive
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BELIEF
IF YOU DON'T WASH YOUR EARS WHEN YOU TAKE A BATH,
POTATOES WILL GROW IN THEM.
Submitter comment:
THIS IS OFTEN TOLD TO CHILDREN TO GET THEM TO REMEMBER
TO WASH THEIR EARS.
Where learned: DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): FUNCTION ; HYGIENE
Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal SPEECH -- Formula |