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It is bad luck to count the number of cars of a funeral as it
passes you by. It could cause serious illness or death.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Death Funeral Burial BELIEF -- Number Counting beliefs BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |