There’s even a name to describe the irrational dread of the date: paraskevidekatriaphobia — a specialized form of triskaidekaphobia, a fear of the number 13.
What we do know, though, is that both Friday and the number 13 have been regarded as unlucky in certain cultures throughout history.
Dan Brown's "The Da Vinci Code" popularized the erroneous theory this is the original of the Friday the 13th superstition.
If we dig deeper, though, we also find evidence that both Fridays and the number 13 have long been regarded as a harbinger of good fortune.
“Every time I’ve won an award I’ve been seated in either the 13th seat, the 13th row, the 13th section or row M, which is the 13th letter.
Persons:
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Organizations:
CNN, Iguana Press, Knights, Hulton, Fertility, MTV
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