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TO LOSE A BUCKET OVERBOARD IS A BAD OMEN TO SAILORS;
ALSO TO SEE A BIRD FLY ACROSS THE SHIP WHEN LEAVING
PORT.
Submitter comment:
MEMBERS OF HIS FISHING CREW BELIEVED THIS, BUT NEVER
TO THE EXTENT OF RETURNING TO PORT.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; YPSILANTI
Subject headings: | Observation BELIEF -- Use of Object Animals |
Date learned: 03-01-1968