There are plenty of common fears that, even if we don’t have them ourselves, we totally understand: spiders, heights, creepy ...

Today, on Friday 13th, we remember that for one classical composer this widely-feared date would result in a cruel twist of ...

Some hotels don't have room number 13, most skyscrapers in New York City don't have a 13th floor, there's no row 13 on ...

Friday the 13th’s reputation for misfortune dates back centuries, and superstitions about Friday the 13th live on in modern ...

This notion, akin to the fear of a black cat crossing one's path or breaking a mirror, is pervasive despite its unclear ...

Friday the 13th is a day considered unlucky in Western superstition when the 13th day of the month falls on a Friday. It ...

Here are 13 facts about Friday the 13th and what has led superstitious people to believe it's an unlucky day, including pop ...

The negative associations with Friday the 13th can be traced back to two distinct elements. Firstly, the number 13 has long ...

Before we delve into the Greek etymology of these terms to explain what these extreme fears are all about, it has been ...

Friday the 13th comes around at least once every year, and while many know of its "unlucky" reputation, not many know why.

The New-York Historical Society says the origin can be partially traced back to Jesus’ Last Supper. The story goes that 13 ...

Friday the 13th has long been considered an unlucky or strange day by various cultures around the world. Here’s a quick look at 13 facts about how Friday the 13th and the number 13 are viewed in ...