Fri. 11/13 - How Did Friday the 13th Become Unlucky?
Why do we associate Friday the 13th with being unlucky? The weird and creative solutions some offices are coming up with for virtual holiday parties this year. And don’t miss the next, and first official, SpaceX astronaut flight launch tomorrow.
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2020’s second Friday the 13th is this Friday (EarthSky)
Friday the 13th isn’t unlucky. It’s a meme disguised as superstition. (Vox)
Why is Friday the 13th So Unlucky? (Snopes)
These companies are hosting the weirdest office Christmas parties (Wired)
NASA certifies SpaceX's Crew…
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