Luben agrees that studies about statistics surrounding the number 13 should acknowledge how people's superstitions influence how they act. He wrote in his study that "superstitions affect behavior in all cultures in all parts of the world in some form or other. But many triskaidekaphobics, who count author Stephen King and former president Franklin Roosevelt among their ranks, don't need statistical evidence or hard facts to back up their conviction that the number is truly cursed.
As with any superstition, no matter how irrational it may be, some people will still choose to believe in it. Live Science. Remy Melina. It also seems as if unexplained fears surrounding the number 13 are a primarily Western construct.
Some cultures, including the Ancient Egyptians , actually considered the number lucky, while others have simply swapped numbers as the base of their phobias— 4 is avoided in much of Asia , for example.
According to the Stress Management Center and Phobia Institute in Asheville, North Carolina, more than 80 percent of hi-rise buildings in the United States do not have a 13th floor, and the vast majority of hotels, hospitals and airports avoid using the number for rooms and gates as well. But if you see something that doesn't look right, click here to contact us! Twice a week we compile our most fascinating features and deliver them straight to you.
So, lots of buildings just "skip" the 13th floor or name it the 14th floor to help make those fearful people feel better about being in the building. We hope that explains it a little better! Especially for expressing your point of view! Thank you for sharing that the number 13 is your favorite number! It was also cool for us to learn about the superstition that happens during football games, too! That's a good question, Nordan! We'd have to do some more WONDERing about that one in order to find out if anything has happened on the 13th floor of some hotels.
Hi there, Abby! Thanks for leaving us a comment today and for sharing that you don't have a fear of dogs! We think that's a really smart name for a phobia about finding a portal in the back of your closet, Peter! We love how you "referenced" a place called "Narnia" in your creative name!
Thank you for suggesting it! Whether or not there is a real 13th floor that's only NAMED the 14th floor is a topic many people have a very strong opinion about. We think if you count UP from the bottom floor, there would technically be a 13th floor, but so many people believe that the number 13 is bad luck, so they just name it the 14th floor!
We guess some people believe you can never be too careful about superstitions! Thanks so much for letting us know how you feel about the number 13, Cassidy! Hi, Zion! Thanks for giving us your opinion about the number 13! It is really neat that we have heard from so many Wonder Friends who were born on the 13th, Amanda! We're glad to know that you're one of them!
Thank you so much for hanging out in Wonderopolis today! Thanks for sharing your lucky 13 experiences with us today! Wow, Nikki! We're sure there are lots of other Wonder Friends who would agree with your reasoning behind omiting the number 13 less math problems! That made us chuckle! Thanks for sharing your phobias with us! That was a brave thing to do! We DID find out about the fear of long words and we learned something new from you It's called "hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia", and you're right!
We've found that lots of people have pretty strong opinions about the number 13, Mason! Thank you for sharing your opinion and your dad's with us today! Bad luck from a broken mirror is a superstition that many Wonder Friends are afraid of, Jamie! Thank you for visiting Wonderopolis and for sharing what happened in your class!
Thanks for leaving us this comment and sharing your phobias with us, Marie! Tornadoes, hurricanes and ghosts are all pretty scary! Lots of Wonder Friends share those same fears! We didn't know that, Mr. Thank you for leaving us this great comment and also for teaching us something new today!
Hi there, Macie! Thanks for your comment today! We're hearing from more and more Wonder Friends who were born on a Friday the 13th! We think it's pretty cool! That's really cool, Ellsie! Thanks so much for sharing your comment with everyone in Wonderopolis! We have heard from lots of Wonder Friends who think 13 is lucky, and from others who think it's very unlucky!
Everyone has their own opinions Hi, JoJo's Friend! Thanks for letting us know what you think about the number 13! It sound really interesting! Maybe Mrs. Batta will read this comment we hope she visits Wonderopolis, too , but we think she'd probably like to hear from you in person about the books you are interested in reading! We like learning new things from our Wonder Friends like the "Q" fact Guerin raises chickens!
We were wondering Are they pets? How many chickens does Mrs. Guerin have? Thanks for telling us all the great things you learned today, Mrs. We appreciate hearing what our Wonder Friends think about the Wonders of the Day! Maybe the people who are afraid of clowns are really afraid of the fact that clowns disguise themselves with make-up so you can't see who they really are?
Everyone is different, so it's hard to figure out why some people are afraid of certain things that other people aren't. It also makes us super happy to know that you liked today's Wonder, too! Great job guessing about today's Wonder, Missy! Thanks so much for hanging out in Wonderopolis today! We're glad you liked today's Wonder, Missy! You'll have to check back tomorrow to see if your prediction about Wonder was correct! We're proud of you for trying to guess by using the clues!
We like them all, but our favorite is "funniwalkaphobia", because we can imagine the penguins waddle, waddle, waddling behind us! Thank you very much for leaving us this super comment today! Friday the 13th seems like a pretty popular day to be born, wouldn't you say, Kerrick Elementary?
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Do you believe in any superstitions? Here is a list of common superstitions: Walking under a ladder is bad luck. Breaking a mirror brings 7 years of bad luck. Opening an umbrella indoors brings bad luck. If a black cat crosses your path, bad luck will follow. If you spill salt , toss it over your left shoulder to bring good luck.
Knocking twice on wood reverses potential bad luck. Crossing your fingers brings good luck. Wonder What's Next? Try It Out Ready to learn about a few interesting phobias and even make up a few of your own?
Grab a friend or family member and try out one of the following activities: Phobia Fear of… Coulrophobia Clowns Arachibutyrophobia Peanut butter sticking to the roof of the mouth Nomophobia Losing cell phone contact Aulophobia Flutes Lutraphobia Otters How did you do?
Talk with your friends and family members. What do they fear? Are there things that several friends and family members are afraid of?
Are you afraid of the same things? Are any of these considered phobias? Or are some mere superstitions? Also talk about what things your friends and family members consider lucky or unlucky. What's the weirdest example you can come up with of something people think is lucky? Take a look at the list of phobias on the left below.
Read the names and try to guess what fears are associated with each. Then check the column on the right below to see what people with these phobias fear. Did you get it? Test your knowledge.
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Join the Discussion. May 21, We love our Wonder Friends, too, ian! Thanks for stopping by! Dec 6, Esther13 Nov 14, MY name is Esther ans I think that 13 is the best number in the world!
Dec 5, Is 13 your lucky number, Esther?? Marley Oct 31, No Feb 8, Nov 4, Esther13 Oct 30, I do not know why people think 13 is a unlucky number.
I think that it is not because my favorite number is Nov 5, Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Esther13! Max Oct 22, I acted in a play and the audience loved it! It was so fun. Then, we went in her pool and played Marco Polo. When we came out, we made an attempt to make edible slime, but we failed SO FUN! Sep 16, That does sound like a fun day!! We're glad that you had a great Friday the 13th!
Sep 20, Sam Aug 7, Personally 13 is my lucky number, and every friday the 13th I have a lucky day! Aug 9, CHAD Jun 26, Jul 2, Hi, Chadwig! Jessica May 22, It was the luckiest day of my life. May 23, Great job!
Wonder Friend May 15, Just Wondering We will find out eventally if luck or unluck is real. I hope it isn't by the way i put this in the wonderbank why is the english language based on so many languages and I have not got a respones. I hope you will care to make one about my question. May 22, Lincoln May 4, May 9, Unknown Apr 23, Apr 25, Thomas Apr 13, Apr 17, That's really impressive, Thomas!
The number 13 may be your lucky number! I think it is interesting that they made a movie about friday the 13th. Apr 4, Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this Wonder, michael! Earafawrfassfcasfdsa Mar 13, I wonder what people with that phobia think of being 13 years old. Mar 15, I think it is interesting that the number 13 is unlucky. That makes me think about something scary.
I also wonder that 13th floor is haunted. Mar 12, Molly Mar 8, I think it is interesting that there is some good luck in That makes me think about when I went under a later. I also wonder If you have bad luck on your if your birthday is on the Mar 11, Thanks for sharing, Molly! Have you ever had good luck from the number 13?
Cameron Mar 8, That makes me think about when my friend carlos scared me on Friday the 13th. I also wonder why you can not see wind. Mar 5, Cool, elijah! We'd love to hear more about your good luck!! I think it is interesting that teachers skip the 13 page on a math test. That makes me wonder if my teacher skips the number 13 on are math test. I also wonder if the number 13 is really a unlucky number.
Mar 1, Alex Feb 6, I think it is interesting that people think it is bad luck when the 13th day of the month is on a Friday. That makes me think this is the worst day in the world.
I also wonder why bad things would happen on that day. Feb 23, Hi, morgan! Do you think that 13 is an unlucky number? Feb 11, Hi, Alex! We hope that you haven't had any bad experiences on a Friday the 13th!
I think it is interesting that puppies will chase their tail more if you laugh. That makes me think about how fun it would be to have a dog that chased his tail. I also wonder what the dog is thinking. Jack Feb 6, I think it is interesting that the 13 person that came into the house betrayed Jesus.
That makes me think about When I play my brother in pool how he always got the 13 ball in last. I also wonder why people try to not say the number 13 and math teachers say the wrong answer so they don't get bad luck. Animals Jan 26, A long time ago, the fear of the number 13 was insane; I have done a fair share of research of superstition throughout the ages and have come to this: If a black cat crosses your path, it's going somewhere.
If you cross your fingers, it means they have flexible muscles. If you spill salt, it means you should get something to clean it up. Walking under ladders is just plain hazardous to your health. Opening an umbrella indoors either means you are Mary Poppins or you want to break a window. Knocking twice on wood annoys your neighbors. Breaking a mirror means seven years of saving up to buy a new one. Zoeeeeeeeeeeeeee Sep 16, Jan 29, We appreciate you sharing your thoughts, Animals!
Dylan Jan 23, Jan 26, Reagan Mrs. Thompsons class Jan 10, Thought: I never knew why 13 was an unlucky number. But I do now some people think it's because the 13th person who went to the table betrayed Jesus. Connection: I always new 13 was an unlucky number. Now I know why. WWOTD : phobia means that you are afraid of something. Prediction:I think tomorrow's wonder will be about planets. Jan 15, McKayla Dec 29, I wonder if 13 could actually have an impact on someone's life because they might not buy a house if it has the number 13 as an address what do you think?
Jan 2, Oreamnos americanus Dec 6, I do not believe that black cats are bad luck. Tyler H. Dec 19, I love animals! Why do think black cats are bad luck Roberto? Dec 18, A lot of people believe so, roberto!!! Dec 11, You get me dude! You get me! Dec 10, Dec 4, Harper Nov 14, Fridays are supposed to be Fri-yays My Friday the 13th was just plain creepy! Nov 16, Harper reply May 14, We're so sorry to hear that, Harper! Nikki Oct 31, Nov 2, I think 13 is unlucky because of friday the Anna Oct 31, Oct 27, Jacob Oct 16, Oct 18, Harper Oct 13, Todays Friday the 13th!
I'm creeped out and excised. Could the ghosts be my ansesters! Oct 17, We hope your Friday the 13th wasn't too scary, Harper!! Mika Oct 10, I am acually not sure Well judging on the movie "Friday the 13th" I have never watched it so, don't worry it might be an unlucky number but nothing has ever happened on friday the 13th.
But very interesting article. The mystery of the number 13 goes on!! Oct 12, We hope your Friday the 13th goes well tomorrow, Mika!! Glad you enjoyed this Wonder!! Harper Oct 9, Im not sure. I think is unlucky Kiiara Oct 13, Hi, Harper!
Both numbers can be considered unlucky! Thanks for sharing!! Well I think it s not lucky because it s a creepy day to me. Oct 10, Many people would agree with you, ava! MeltingIced Oct 4, My birthday is Friday the thirteenth this year in October. My birthday is soon! William S Oct 13, Grace Oct 11, Oct 9, It is!!! Happy early birthday, MeltingIced!! Richelle Sep 23, I think 13 is a lucky number! Its one of my luck numbers! Sep 26, We're so glad that the number 13 brings you good luck, Richelle!!
Zoey Sep 20, So my birthday is November 13th, yet I think 13 is a lucky number. Sep 22, We can see why the number 13 would be lucky for you, Zoey! Denise Lee Sep 19, I don't know why some people say that 13 is unlucky or scary because for me I am the total opposite of that 13 is my lucky number!!!!!!
Sep 19, That would definitely be a reason to be scared!! May 17, Awesome, Morgan! Lindsay May 16, Believing the number 13 is unlucky, makes you superstitious. Other superstitions are; When a black cat crosses your path it is unlucky, Breaking a mirror brings 7 years of bad luck, Walking under a ladder is unlucky, and many others. I don't believe in these superstitions, but I know some people do. If you do believe in them and you haven't had bad luck after.
Good thoughts, Lindsay! Thanks for sharing! Jason May 16, Friday the 13th is a name to a horror movie including Jason LOL. That's true! Thanks for sharing that connection, Jason. I think that 13 is lucky because 13 is my lucky number for many reasons so i don't think 13 is unlucky but even though it does say a lot of good things about why it's unlucky but there are reasons why it is lucky.
May 15, It's true: we leave it up to you to decide. Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Morgan! Jim Apr 10, Apr 11, Jim Apr 14, Apr 14, Got to get my car Mar 24, Oh no! Mar 27, Nah we don't think so. Happy early birthday! Jan 17, Did anything unlucky happen, Duh? Rin Jan 11, I'm sorry, I don't believe that Friday the 13th is bad. It could all just be a coincidence Jan 11, Jan 12,
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