EPISODE · Feb 13, 2026 · 51 MIN
How Do You Avoid Bad Luck?
from The Curiosity Desk · host GBH News
Valentine's Day isn't just for people - coyotes are getting it on this time of year too. Meghan Crawford is a biologist with Mass Wildlife and talks us through coyote mating season. And then, don't step on cracks, don't break mirrors, don't let the evil eye notice your good fortune: today is Friday the 13th! Folklore and mythology scholar Kerry Noonan from Champlain College explores the cultural origins of Friday the 13th and what separates superstition from faith. (Bonus: Noonan played the role of Paula Mott in the Friday the 13th Part IV.)---------Have something you’re curious about? Leave us a voicemail anytime at 877-301-8970, or submit questions via the form on our landing page at GBHNews.org.Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content and exclusive videos.
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Valentine's Day isn't just for people - coyotes are getting it on this time of year too. Meghan Crawford is a biologist with Mass Wildlife and talks us through coyote mating season. And then, don't step on cracks, don't break mirrors, don't let the evil eye notice your good fortune: today is Friday the 13th! Folklore and mythology scholar Kerry Noonan from Champlain College explores the cultural origins of Friday the 13th and what separates superstition from faith. (Bonus: Noonan played the role of Paula Mott in the Friday the 13th Part IV.) --------- Have something you’re curious about? Leave us a voicemail anytime at 877-301-8970, or submit questions via the form on our landing page at GBHNews.org. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more content and exclusive videos.
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