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Many buildings and skyscrapers do not have a 13th floor.
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Many people will not allow 13 people at the table. If there is exactly 13 people present, a second table is set up.
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Skippers would not go out to sea with a crew of 12. Including the captain, that made 13 people.
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Ancient Mayans of Central America were the most advanced culture in all of the Americas. They considered the number 13 sacred.
Like any other special or wacky day, we encourage you to fully embrace the
day and have fun with it. But, don't cower in your room in fear of this day.
You'd miss all of the fun and excitement!
Origin of Friday the 13th: In biblical references, it is believed that Cain killed Abel on Friday the 13th. We are not sure how this was determined, as calendars were unlikely to have been in existence back then.
We do know with certainty, the ancient Babylonian Code of Hammurah omitted the #13 in it's list of laws. Written in 1,700 B.C., it suggests ancient Babylonians considered the #13 to be unlucky.
Occurs one to three times a year, when the 13th falls on a Friday
- 2013: September, December
- 2014: June
- 2015: February, March, November