Friday the 13th Superstitions and Friggatriskaidekaphobia

Most people have the fear of the no. 13. This phobia is called triskaidekaphobia. The fear seems to spring in large part due to Friday the 13th. Here are some Friday the 13th superstitions, beliefs, and fears.

Many say the No. 13 pointed to the ill-fated mission to the moon, Apollo 13.

Tarot Card number 13 is the Death Card, depicting the Grim Reaper.

Hospitals and hotels regularly have no room number 13.

Many cities don’t have a 13th Street or a 13th Avenue.

Many airports skip the 13th gate.

Airplanes have no 13th aisle.

More than 80% of high rises lack a 13th floor.