Houston Matters
The origins of some well-known superstitions, like Friday the 13th
Posted on · Journalist Shelby El Otmani, author of The Book of Superstitions, explains the origins of some widely held, yet unsubstantiated, beliefs.
Tag: Superstition
Houston Matters
Respect for Child Survivors Act (Jan. 13, 2023)
Posted on · We learn about a recently passed law that aims to change the way child victims are treated during FBI investigations into human trafficking or child abuse claims. And we learn about the origins of some well-known superstitions.
Engines Podcast
Engines of Our Ingenuity 2182: Believing in Magic
Posted on · Episode: 2182 Wondering why we believe in so much magic. Today, we believe magic.
Features
This Friday The 13th, May We Be As Lucky As The Passengers Of Flight 666 To HEL
Posted on · They landed safely in Helsinki, on the last-ever Friday 13th Flight 666 that Finnair plans to operate. It turns out even people who don't believe in superstitions can be infected by fearfulness.
Skyline Sessions
Live In Studio: Run River North
Posted on · Los Angeles-based indie rock band performs in the Geary Studio.