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GENERAL EXPLANATION OF HAIR DYING
ARABIC WOMEN DYE THEIR HAIR BECAUSE GREY HAIR GIVES THEM HEADACHES.
Submitter comment:
COMPARED TO THE DEEP FEELINGS THEY HAVE TOWARD DEATH, THIS IS
MUCH SHALLOWER.
SEE ITEM 730653-28
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hair, on head, mustache, widow's peak BELIEF -- Means of Causing or Avoiding Illness |
Date learned: 02-00-1974