Friday the 13th is just around the corner! But what is the history surrounding this unlucky day? In this episode of Thick & Thin, I look into the roots of many popular superstitions in hopes of discovering the truth.
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Sources:
https://www.insider.com/history-origin-people-superstitions-2018-4#ancient-romans ... Show More
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