Is Friday the 13th an unlucky day?
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13 a very old superstition. I think it has some roots in some European society? Not sure :) But the tradition of not having 13th floor in buildings is very old.
Scientific name for fear of the number 13: Triskadekaphobia.
I think the origin is from the Christian Bible. At the Last Supper, there was the Christ and his 12 apostles, 13 people. The 13th was Judas, who betrayed Christ.
But now I think, it's mostly a joke. I mean that a lot of people laugh at the idea, especially Friday the 13th.
In other words, it's really ok for anyone to make fun of it :) ... because Americans themselves laugh at it, even if they seriously believe that 13 is bad luck.
About full moon:
1. Didn't vampires, Count Dracula and friends, like the full moon?
2. This superstition has a very practical aspect, I think. In history, thieves were very active on nights with full moon, because they could see better. But of course they could also be seen by others better!
So: Never go thieving if Friday the 13th has a full moon!!!
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it depends on you!!
hehehe!!! i dont thinks so!!
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Well, not for the Netherlands. 4-1 against France! :D :D HOLLAND! :D
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I don't think so.
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You may want to read this - recent research says it is not unluckier but actually safer than other Fridays. It could be because people tend to be more careful on a Friday the 13th!
http://www.straitstimes.com/Latest+News/Tech+%2526+Science/STIStory_247493.html
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