Uh oh, it's Friday the 13th. We’ve been told it's a very unlucky day. So why is it so scary for us? One explanation is that Friday and the number 13 both have violent historical connections to ...

The superstition that Friday the 13th is an unlucky day has been around for the past 100 years. But it doesn't have the ancient origins that many might expect. It's hard to pinpoint exactly why Friday ...

The calendar has flipped to September which means people are preparing for spooky season with Halloween decorations, bonfires and pumpkin-flavored everything. While Halloween is a spooky day in its ...

The stock market’s performance on Friday the 13th is generally positive, contrary to superstitious beliefs. Historical data shows that the supposedly unlucky day has actually been favorable for ...

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Happy Friday 13th! Sounds a bit strange, doesn’t it? That’s probably because you are one of the 10% of U.S. residents that consider the day unlucky. Friday the 13th ominous reputation dates back ...