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WHEN I WAS ABOUT 7 YEARS OLD WE USED TO, WHENEVER WE SAW A
TAXICAB, WE WOULD LICK THE THUMB AND PRESS IT ON THE
PALM OF THE OTHER HAND AND THEN IT (HIT?) IT WITH YOUR
FIST. THIS WAS TO INSURE GOOD LUCK. TO FAIL TO DO THIS
WAS BAD LUCK
Where learned: NASHVILLE ; TENNESSEE, ASSUMED
| Subject headings: | Charm / Enchantment / Conjuration BELIEF -- Body part Senses Hands, palms, fingernails BELIEF -- Good luck BELIEF -- Bad luck |
Date learned: 06-13-1972