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ORAL LEGISLATION
WHEN TWO PERSONS SAID THE SAME WORD AT EXACTLY THE SAME TIME, THE
QUICKEST ONE WOULD HIT THE OTHER ON THE SHOULDER AND REPEAT THIS
FORMULA: "JINX, YOU OWE ME A COKE."
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Street Trip Relations between relatives, friends, host and guest Social class Rank |
Date learned: NOT GIVEN