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EVERYTIME SHE, A WOMAN, HAS A BIRTH SHE LOSES A TOOTH OR
FOUR EVERY BABY A TOOTH. THE CALCIUM THE MOTHER USES FOR
THE BABY CAUSES ONE OF HER TEETH TO GO BAD.
Where learned: TENNESSEE ; HENDERSONVILLE
Subject headings: | BELIEF -- Body part Senses Mouth, teeth, lips, tongue BELIEF -- Birth BELIEF -- Number Counting beliefs |
Date learned: 00-00-1972