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Second face skin
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I remember being told as a child by an old submariner about a lucky charm for sailors, Not being sure whether this was just a tall tale to keep me entertained or scared. I was told that very rarely a child can be born with a form of second facial skin which is removed and considered by sailors to be a very lucky charm to have with you at sea. Can any old sailors shed any light on this?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.The membrane is generally called a 'caul'. Click http://www.nefa.net/archive/fishing/superstitions.
htm and scroll down to the paragraph that opens: "Some years ago..." There, you will see an account by a Scottish fisherman - which would explain the submariner connection - of its good luck properties. I just hope you can understand his Doric language!
htm and scroll down to the paragraph that opens: "Some years ago..." There, you will see an account by a Scottish fisherman - which would explain the submariner connection - of its good luck properties. I just hope you can understand his Doric language!