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Wishbone

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A forked bone between the neck and breast of a bird consisting chiefly of the two clavicles fused at their median or lower end, regarded as a lucky charm in some countries.

An American Thanksgiving Tradition. Two people pull on each side of a wishbone while making a wish, and when it breaks, the one who gets the larger part is said to have their wish granted.

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Asymmetric, Closed shape, Monochrome, Contains curved lines, Has no crossing lines.

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