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Here's how Friday the 13th became so unlucky
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Here's how Friday the 13th became so unlucky

  • Mar 13, 2020
  • Mar 13, 2020 Updated Nov 13, 2022
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Ever wonder why people freak out when Friday the 13th rolls around? Well, to unravel this mystery ... We have to go wayyy back. Here's how this day got such an "unlucky" reputation.

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