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CUSTOM BIRTH
TAPE A NICKEL TO A BABYS BELLY BUTTON WHEN IT IS BORN.
Submitter comment: THIS PREVENTS THE BELLY BUTTON FROM POPPING OUT.
Where learned: DETROIT
Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Birth BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 06-00-1972