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When going over railroad tracks you should lift your
feet up off the floor, hold your breath, and touch a
screw all at the same time. This wards off bad luck.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Product or activity of man or animal BELIEF -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank BELIEF -- Conversions |
Date learned: 00001988 ca