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Pregnancy & Predicting the Sex of the Baby
See also: Babies and Birth Superstitions Malaysia: When in labor, neither mother or father should sit at the top of the stairs, as blocking any passage prolongs delivery. If you are pregnant, wear perfume if you go out at night because it keeps bad spirits away. (Gannett) If you’re pregnant, you don’t want to be caught following a hearse. Aztec: A pregnant woman who saw an eclipse would have a baby with a harelip. China: An expecting mom that rubs her … Read entire article »
Buckeye Nuts
In the eastern & southern United States Buckeyes were traditionally thought to be a sure preventive of rheumatism, arthritis, or headache. Identical beliefs were recorded in Germany and the Netherlands during the early 19th century, but there the preventive power was attributed to the buckeye’s European relative, the horse-chestnut. It is probable that European immigrants transferred the horse-chestnut’s magical ability to the buckeye when they settled in America. Missouri, lore holds that a buckeye increases … Read entire article »
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Aphrodisiacs
Ancient and modern aphrodisiacs: Aphrodisiacs are substances believed to increase sexual desire. Fruits and vegetables: Apples Artichoke Asparagus Cabbage Celery Leek Lettuce Parsnip Potatoes Tomatoes Turnips Seafood: Caviar Clams Oysters Animals: Bulls’ testicles Eggs Lizards Partridge Items of human origin: Human hearts Semen Urine … Read entire article »
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