Stories of Strangeness

Episode 32 - Friday The 13th


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In this episode, Zoe tells us about the strange origins of Friday the 13th and why the date is considered unlucky. We also talk about phallic rockets, baker's dozens, annoying neighbours, and Sexburger the Dane.

Here's a rundown of the episode:


00:28 - Hello!


01:52 - Presented Piece - Friday the 13th


12:58 - Promo - This Is Gonna Sound Weird


13:52 - Discussion


36:43 - Fun Fact - Swords and Knives


38:16 - Where You Can Follow Us


40:38 - Bye


Total Runtime: 41:15


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Research Links


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Friday\_the\_13th


https://mythus.fandom.com/wiki/Baldr


https://www.history.com/topics/folklore/friday-the-13th


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St.\_Brice%27s\_Day\_massacre


https://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/13-things-friday-13.html


https://www.history.com/news/why-friday-the-13th-spelled-doom-for-the-knights-templar


https://general-history.com/knights-hospitaller-knights-templar-the-difference/


https://www.insider.com/worst-things-friday-the-13th-2017-12#the-black-friday-bushfires-consumed-victoria-australia-17


https://www.nationalworld.com/heritage-and-retro/heritage/why-is-friday-the-13th-unlucky-meaning-of-superstitious-day-explained-and-what-is-triskaidekaphobia-3345195


https://inews.co.uk/light-relief/friday-13th-unlucky-why-meaning-beliefs-explained-338205


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