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SUPERSTITION
YOU'RE NOT SUPPOSED TO SPANK A BABY BEFORE THEY'RE A YEAR OLD, OR THE
CHILD WILL TURN OUT TO BE A HORRID PERSON.
Where learned: HOME ; MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
James Callow Keyword(s): PUNISHMENT
Date learned: 03-00-1979