However, superstitions revolving around the spooky date have actually been around for centuries. The number 13’s history of discord can be traced back to the Norse myth about 12 gods having a ...

Friday the 13th, of any month, is full of superstitions in the west, and 13 is thought to be an unlucky number. Just why we get extra antsy when the 13th day of the month falls on a Friday ...

You’ve heard of international superstitions like ‘don’t walk under a ladder’, but how about some exclusive to Poland? The 13 super-Polish beliefs presented here include why you shouldn’t count pierogi ...

Whatever your stance on superstitions, their origins are fascinating – so in honour of Friday the 13th, here are some of the more bizarre beliefs from around the world. Forget anti-ageing creams ...

FLASH FLOOD...RADAR AND GAUGE INDICATED Friday the 13 is a date that is considered "bad luck," but is it really? And where did this superstition even come from? Jeffrey Rudski is a Psychology ...

the 13th floor and room 13 are mainly avoided because of superstition. "Number 13 has for a long time been associated with bad luck…That is why many investors in real estate have reservations ...

If you’re a fan of pop culture or mythology, the infamous 'Friday the 13th' date likely rings a bell. Known for its eerie ...

You know, my elevator in my building doesn't have a 13th floor. That's a totally crazy thing. Narrator: While seemingly crazy, Stevens says most superstitions derive from three universal ...

Today is Friday the 13th - widely considered an unlucky day. But where has this superstition come from and why do people still believe in it today? Anthropologist Phil Stevens provides answers.