January 13, 2012 10:05 AM
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Friday the 13th: How the superstition began
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If you're superstitious, you're probably extra jittery on Friday the 13th.
But why do some people hate this day, while others love it?
Mo Rocca took a look at both perspectives on "CBS This Morning," with a special emphasis on the history of the mysterious superstition and one celebrity -- country star Taylor Swift -- who sees the date as her special day.
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Check out Mo Rocca's full report in the video player above.
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