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THERE IS A NAVAL TRADITION THAT ALL MEN CROSSING THE
EQUATOR FOR THE FIRST TIME (REFERRED TO AS POLYWOGS)
MUST RUN THE GAUNTLET, AFTER WHICH THEY ARE REFERRED
TO AS SHELLBACKS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; ALMA
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Initiation rite Hazing |
Date learned: 03-09-1970
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