In modern culture, this belief has taken on numerous forms, from buildings skipping the 13th floor to people avoiding significant decisions or traveling on the 13th day of the month. While the ...

80% – Researchers at the Stress Management Center and Phobia Institute estimate that more than 80% of high-rise buildings in the U.S. don’t have a 13th floor, likely due to superstition ...

Jaws made us afraid of the ocean; Halloween made us fear trick-or-treating stalkers; A Nightmare on Elm Street made it impossible to sleep; and Friday the 13th made us hate summer camp.

It’s the first Friday the 13th of 2024, undoubtedly seen as one of the most unlucky days of the calendar year. This year will see the date occur twice, with the next one in December. Friday the ...

Maybe you're stressing out because it's Friday the 13th and your neighbor's black cat just darted past your bedroom window. But what makes some people superstitious, while others can pay no mind ...

Everybody knows that Friday the 13th is supposed to be unlucky. But when and how did this creep into the collective conscience and is it even valid? Every once in a while the 13th day of a month ...

World News. Friday the 13th Origin: Why is this infamous date considered unlucky? World News. Friday 13th Superstition: What should you wear on Friday the 13th? Friday the 13th is a date that has ...

World News. Friday 13th Superstition: What should you wear on Friday the 13th? World News. The Campbell Soup Company plans to change its name in significant rebranding Friday the 13th is a day ...

Without any new Friday the 13th movies on the horizon — various legal and creative issues have kept the property in limbo for years — horror fans might naturally turn to streaming for themed ...

If you look in a hotel elevator in the U.S., they skip the 13th floor. Not overseas. In Japan, China and South Korea they skip the 4th floor. These things vary from place to place. Each with their ...

Will one of the unluckiest days on the calendar (Friday the 13th) bring you luck tonight? Check your numbers! One lucky ticket purchased in Texas matched all five numbers plus the Mega Ball in the ...

Friday the 13th is infamous for being an unlucky day, with deep roots in history, religion, and mythology. Combining fears of the number 13 and the significance of Friday, this superstition has ...