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YOU KNOW THE OLD ONE ABOUT THE BLACK CAT CROSSING IN
FRONT OF YOU, BUT RAILROAD MEN HAVE THEIR OWN WAY TO
CHANGE THE BAD LUCK. YOU JUST TURN YOUR CAP SIDEWAYS
AND NO CAT CAN BRING BAD LUCK.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; WARTRACE
Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Magic of Speech, Sign, Color |
Date learned: 06-18-1972