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Friday the Thirteenth Not Always Unlucky in History
A discussion notes that Friday the thirteenth has been feared by many yet American history features many fortuitous events tied to Fridays. It cites Columbus landing on a Friday, the Mayflower voyage, key Revolutionary milestones, and World War II leaders born on Fridays, arguing that history shows Friday and the number thirteen can bring luck as well as superstition.
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