friday the 13th facts
True or False: Some buildings and elevators omit the number 13, over the superstition that it is unlucky.
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.
This soft mammal’s foot is often carried as a good luck charm
What is a rabbit's foot?
In Caribbean folklore, this magical practice is often associated with both healing and hexing.
What is VooDoo?
If you break a mirror, how long do people believe the bad luck lasts for?
7 Years
When the right hand itches....
it means you will meet someone soon
What is the fear of Friday the 13th called?
Paraskevidekatriaphobia.
The word "paraskevidekatriaphobia" was devised by Dr. Donald Dossey who told his patients that "when you learn to pronounce it, you're cured!"
"They're magically delicious!" is the famous slogan for this cereal.
What is Lucky Charms?
This popular baseball team was said to suffer from “The Curse of the Bambino” until 2004.
Who are the Boston Red Sox?
The gesture supposedly blinds evil spirits lurking behind you.
Spilling salt invites bad luck… but throwing some over your left shoulder fixes it.
How long shouldn't a woman show her newborn baby?
for 40 days
How many Friday the 13th's are possible in a years time?
3
This insect, often red with black spots, is considered a sign of good luck in Europe.
What is a ladybug?
This New England town became infamous in the 1690s for its witch trials and accusations of hexes
What is Salem?
If you pick up a penny in the street, how long does it supposedly bring you luck for?
1 day
Don't gift a ___ to someone because it means that you are counting down to their death
A clock
Why Friday?
Friday has been associated with bad luck for centuries. In medieval times, it was the day of executions, and some believe Jesus was crucified on a Friday.
This number is often considered lucky in Western cultures, in contrast to 13.
What is 7?
This allegedly cursed gemstone is said to bring tragedy to its owners
What is the Hope diamond?
For superstitious people, unlucky events tend to come in groups of…?
Groups of 3
You can make a wish when you see 3 birds on a telephone wire or the first one of these birds in the spring
a robin
Why is 13 considered unlucky?
The number 13 has long been seen as unlucky in Western cultures, possibly because there were 13 people at the Last Supper and Judas, the betrayer, was the 13th guest.
In Chinese culture, this red item is often used during celebrations to symbolize good fortune
What is a red envelope or red lantern?
Many cultures believe jealousy or envy can cause harm or bad luck, often countered with charms or amulets.
The “Evil Eye” is one of the oldest curses.
Which part of your clothing should you touch to ward off bad luck if you see an ambulance (or hearse)?
Your collar
It's what you do "on wood" after making a boastful statemen
knock