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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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Promo

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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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