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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.

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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