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Friday the 13th typically occurs at least once a year and is believed by some in western civilization to be a day of bad luck.

In 2017 it occurs twice, today Jan. 13 and again on Oct. 13. In fact, there will be two Friday the 13ths per year until 2020, and there is at least one every year until at least 2050.

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The origins of Friday the 13th are still up for debate, many believe its roots started in the middle ages in relation to Jesus香蕉视频直播� last supper and crucifixion in which there were 13 individuals present, the night before his death on Good Friday.

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Do you have any superstitions? Send us an email to okanagan@bpdigital.ca.