EPISODE · Feb 13, 2026 · 9 MIN
2/13/26: Friday the 13th, explained
from Story of the Day · host NCPR News
(Feb 13, 2026) How did Friday the 13th come to be associated with superstitions and bad luck? A Jefferson County folklorist breaks down how the day became what it is today. Also: Mayors across Upstate New York say it’s critical that lawmakers provide more state aid to their cities this year.
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