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Word of the Day: Triskaidekaphobia

The word for today is a natural. Or, for some people, supernatural.

triskaidekaphobia(tris-kahy-dek-uh-FOH-bee-uh, tris-kuh-) noun. Fear or phobia concerning the number 13.
The "C&C" staff has concluded there is no such thing as triskaidekaphobia when it comes to a baker's dozen of jelly donuts.

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