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How did the number 13 get such a bad reputation?
How did the number 13 get such a bad reputation?
How did the number 13 get such a bad reputation?

Published on: 11/13/2026

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Friday the 13th has long been considered unlucky in Western culture, with explanations tied to Christian tradition, Norse mythology and an older fear surrounding the number 13. Research has not shown the date itself brings more bad luck. (AP Photo/Wayne Parry)

If Friday the 13th makes you a little nervous, you have plenty of company. The date has been linked to bad luck for generations, although historians say its exact origin remains unclear. National Geographic explains that research has found no evidence that Friday the 13th is actually more unlucky than other dates.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/nation/2026/11/why-is-friday-the-13th-considered-unlucky-the-strange-history-behind-the-superstition.html

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