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October 13, 2006 4:45 PM

Word of the Day: Triskaidekaphobia

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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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October 13, 2006 12:32 PM

Katie Couric's Notebook: Friday the 13th

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Posted by Greg Kandra

Video:
Notebook: Friday The 13th

Feeling superstitious? Katie took a look at the calendar, and weighs in with some thoughts in her Notebook.

Just click the monitor to watch. Good luck!

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October 13, 2006 9:02 AM

Quote for the Day

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Posted by Greg Kandra

"I'm a great believer in luck, and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it." -- Thomas Jefferson, offering a bit of wisdom for a Friday the 13th.

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