For centuries, people have held superstitions regarding Friday 13th, such as avoiding black cats, cracks on the sidewalk, or ...

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 ...

If you’re a fan of pop culture or mythology, the infamous 'Friday the 13th' date likely rings a bell. Known for its eerie reputation, this day is often associated with bad luck, superstitions ...

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.

Friday the 13th is considered by many to be an unlucky day. It is believed to be a day of bad luck, superstition, and spooky occurrences The fear of Friday the 13th is called paraskevidekatriaphobia.

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 ...

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 ...

He is an expert on superstition and can discuss topics such as Friday the 13th and curses, including those against sports teams. He has published widely on the dark side of humanity. Stevens can also ...

Friday 13th - for some the unluckiest day of the year! No one knows exactly where the superstitions around Friday 13th originally came from, but it’s a fear that has certainly hung around.

According to the Architectural Association of Kenya chairman Steven Oundo, the 13th floor and room 13 are mainly avoided because of superstition. "Number 13 has for a long time been associated ...