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Old 04-08-2011, 15:59   #44
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Re: Old wives' tales.

You can't turn a sow's ear into a silk purse.

Sweets and chocolate causes acne.

If cows are lying down in the field it will rain soon.

If your left palm itches money's coming to you, and the reverse if it's your right palm.

You can catch polio from playing in muddy puddles.

Never sweep up after dark, someone will be dead by morning.

Put a penny in your shoe for good luck.

Always put the opening of pillowcases away from the door, to prevent nightmares.

Never whistle near a churchyard.
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