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Podcast: Cool Weird Awesome with Brady Carlson
Episode: The Thirteen Club Put Thirteen Guests Together For A Thirteen Course Meal On Friday The 13th
Description: A lot of people believe Friday the 13th is bad luck, and that comes from a lot of legends and traditions. But a guy in 19th Century New York decided to rep this maligned number by flouting superstition and holding regular meals for what he called the Thirteen Club. Plus: the Chicago Botanic Garden is welcoming visitors for the Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns.
Origins of Friday the 13th: How the Day Got So Spooky (Live Science)Â
Night of 1,000 Jack-o'-Lanterns (Chicago Botanic Garden)
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