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BIRTHDAY CANDLES
ON YOUR BIRTHDAY CAKE, THE NUMBER OF
CANDLES YOU CAN'T BLOW OUT IS THE NUMBER OF
BOYFRIENDS YOU WILL HAVE.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | Observation CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Private birthday or anniversary BELIEF -- Number Counting beliefs |