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CUSTOM
IN ENGLAND, ONE FINDS MANY STATUES OF FAMOUS MEN RIDING ON HORSES.
IF THE HORSE IS STANDING ON ALL FOUR FEET, THE MAN WAS SUPPOSED TO
HAVE DIED A NATURAL DEATH. IF THE HORSE HAS ONE FOOT UP IN THE AIR,
THE MAN DIED IN COMBAT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; BIRMINGHAM
Subject headings: | SPEECH -- To Be Seen |