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PEOPLE WEAR THEIR WEDDING RINGS ON THEIR THIRD FINGER
OF THEIR LEFT HAND BECAUSE IT USED TO BE BELIEVED THAT
THE VEIN OF THAT FINGER LED DIRECTLY TO THE HEART.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Marriage Worn on left hand |
Date learned: 01-00-1968