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IF A BLACK CAT CROSSES IN FRONT OF A PERSON, IT IS AN
INDICATION OF BAD LUCK TO FOLLOW. TO BREAK THE BAD LUCK, THE
PERSON IS TO TURN THEIR HATS AROUND IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION.

Where learned: TENNESSEE ; LAFAYETTE

James Callow Keyword(s): POSITION DIRECTION

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BELIEF -- Bad luck Animals
BELIEF -- Conversions

Date learned: 04-29-1969

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