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Old May-28th-2009, 11:40 PM   #1 (permalink)
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I have learned that stacking plates [cups, saucers, etc.] on the table, before everyone has finished eating is not good because it can cause someone to die.

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Old May-29th-2009, 02:55 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I am not a big believer of it



its like when the black cat across the road someone will die.. its a MYTH


nothing to gain or lost if you believe it or not
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its like when the black cat across the road someone will die.. its a MYTH

Thats a myth ???

Are you sure ?

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Old May-29th-2009, 09:36 PM   #4 (permalink)
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In my point of view its a supertition to believe that there is a bad happening if the cat pass across the road.
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In my point of view its a supertition to believe that there is a bad happening if the cat pass across the road.

and yes I am sure about it...
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Oh ...

I thought it is real ... not just a myth ...

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I am speaking in my first hand experienced
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In my point of view its a supertition to believe that there is a bad happening if the cat pass across the road.
Lorna,

We have not heard from you since July. Haven't run into any...Uh.....black cats....have you?

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