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Friday the 13th is quickly approaching. Where did the holiday originate? What are some lucky and unlucky superstitions?

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Friday the 13th is quickly approaching. Where did the holiday originate? What are some lucky and unlucky superstitions?

The exact origins of Friday the 13th may be somewhat of a mystery of its own, but many agree it has roots in Christian ...

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