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When you see the first few robins in
the spring you lick your thumb on your right hand,
put it on the palm of your left hand for a second,
and then stamp your palm where your thumb was with
your left fist. This is supposed to bring you
good luck for the rest of the year.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Allegan
| Subject headings: | 686 Properties attributed to specific numbers or numerals individually. BELIEF -- Good luck SPEECH -- Gesture |
Date learned: 00001970S