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WHEN A PERSON BREAKS A LIMB, SUCH AS AN ARM OR LEG,
IT IS A TRADITIONAL CUSTOM TO SIGN THEIR CASTS
WITH NAMES AND GRAFFITTI.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Custom CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion BELIEF -- Body part Senses |
Date learned: 03-16-1970