Though often associated with bad luck and eerie vibes, Friday the 13th has a fascinating history with roots in folklore, religion, and popular culture. The day has become a cultural phenomenon ...

Why is Friday the 13th bad luck? First ... Fear of this date is as deep as its history; there are even two terms to describe the phobia, each sounding remarkably like Ikea furniture ...

Friday the 13th has arrived in the final month of the year, but this one might bring a little extra magic. With the Geminids meteor shower illuminating the night sky, it’s a great opportunity to ...

This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: What's the history behind Friday the 13th? 7 superstitions to avoid or pursue today ...

Friday the 13th has a long history of freaking people out. When this day rolls around, people buy and travel less. In fact, the global economy is estimated to lose as much as $900 million every ...

Today is Friday the 13th, an occurrence that happens only a ... to be the 13th guest to arrive at the Last Supper, according to History.com. Avoiding a connection between two otherwise unrelated ...

Impact Link Friday the 13th is so famously unlucky that ... the tragedy of Aeroflot 217 was the worst plane crash in Russian history. All 174 people on board the flight (including the 10 crew ...

December 13 is a Friday the 13th. Friday the 13th has been a superstitious date for a very long time, but no one knows exactly why. There are multiple examples of terrible or tragic events happening ...

What is friggateiskaidekaphobia? Fear of Friday the 13th. 13 is considered unlucky, but for Taylor Swift and some lottery winners, it’s a lucky number ...