Fear of Friday 13th even has its own name - Paraskevidekatriaphobia - and it is estimated to cost businesses up to £585m. But where did it come from? read more
Friday the 13th: Science Explains Why We’re Superstitious Society can't shake magical thinking. read more
Superstition, it seems, is one thing that binds all of humanity throughout history and across cultural divides. read more
Interestingly, the infrequency of Friday the 13th helps to maintain the anxiety it provokes. There is a 13th day in every month of the year, but when the 13th falls on a Tuesday or a Sunday or any day but Friday, we take little notice. Same goes for the 50 or more non-13th Fridays each year. read more