Throughout history the mystery of the mole has had many tales told about it and no more than the ability for the moles front feet to cure and protect.
The practice of wearing a moles foot around the neck was common amongst rural communities to protect against toothache. It was also believed to ward off evil and bad luck so when your molecatcher provides your next mole consider the gift they provide.
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