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Podcast: Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast
Episode: S2: BONUS EPISODE 8: Friday the 13th- History, Lore, and Tragic Events
Description: Many people have some type of superstition: don't open an umbrella indoors, don't step on a crack in the sidewalk, don't break a mirror or spill salt. Superstition has been a part of human nature since the beginning of time. So is it possible for a specific date to be cursed? Many people seem to think so. In Western societies, Friday the 13th has been considered cursed for centuries. This notorious date occurs at least once every year, and sometimes up to three times. While both Friday and the number 13 have long been considered unlucky in various cultures, their...