Friday the 13th (Day)
Phobias
Superstitions/ Unlucky Events
Random Superstitions
Even more Random Superstitions
100
True or False: Some buildings and elevators omit the number 13, over the superstition that it is unlucky.
True
(According to National Geographic, more than 80 percent of highrise buildings avoid having a 13th floor. Hospitals skip the 13th floor and many hotels skip having a room No. 13. Some airports even skip having a gate 13.)
100
Zoophobia
Fear of animals
100
If you break a mirror, how long do people believe the bad luck lasts for?
7 Years
100
Never say the name of this play in a theater or there may really be "double, double toil and trouble"
Macbeth
100
Hopefully it won't really happen, but instead of wishing an actor good luck, tell him to do this
break a leg
200
Which famous rapper was killed on Friday the 13th?
Tupac Shakur
200
Triskaidekaphobia
Fear of the number 13
200
What shouldn’t you do with a ladder?
Walk under it
200
Serena Williams famously wears the same pair of these during a tournament, washing them only if she wins
socks
200
"I wish I may, I wish I might, have the wish I wish tonight" is said upon seeing one of these
a star
300
What is the fear of Friday the 13th called?
Paraskevidekatriaphobia:
300
Barophobia
Fear of gravity
300
If you pick up a penny in the street, how long does it supposedly bring you luck for?
1 day
300
It's what you do "on wood" after making a boastful statement
knock
300
For this to come true, you should never tell of it; specifically, before breakfast
a dream
400
Which artist was born on the 13th. , Turned 13 on Friday the 13th, and first album went gold in 13 weeks.
Taylor Swift
400
Philophobia
Fear of love
400
For superstitious people, unlucky events tend to come in groups of…?
Three
400
Since ancient times, _____ have been associated with odd or insane behavior, including sleepwalking, suicide, illegal activity, fits of violence and, of course, transforming into werewolves
full moons
400
Don't open this item in the house, it presents a risk of breaking valuable items and poking someone in the eye, and it some legends it offends the sun.
Umbrella
500
Which celebrity sisters were born on Friday the 13th in 1986 ???
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Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen
500
Hippopotomonstrosesquipedaliophobia
Fear of long words
500
What are you supposed to do after you spill salt to avoid bad luck?
Throw salt over your shoulder
500
This animal's foot will bring good luck
Rabbit
500
The superstition of crossing ____ to bring luck or good wishes
Fingers