Friday the 13th Myths

A look at 11 popular superstitions linked to freaky Friday.

Happy Friday! - Does the thought of Friday the 13th make you want to stay in bed altogether? Apparently, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that 20 million Americans suffer from paraskevidekatriaphobia, or the fear of Friday the 13th, the day believed to be the unluckiest day of the year in Western culture. Keep reading for a look at 11 popular superstitions linked to Friday the 13th and bad luck. By Britt Middleton  (Photo: GettyImages)  
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Birthday Blues - Myth: If you were born on Friday the 13th, you’ll have bad luck for the rest of your life. This one is definitely hard to believe. For example, multi-millionaire moguls Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen (born June 13, 1986) are among the celebrities whose birthdays fall on Friday the 13th, and they seem to have made out pretty good! (Photo: GettyImages)  

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