Do you suffer from friggatrishtkaidekaphobia? Is it painful?
Because today is Friday the 13th, and according to the Wikipedia article, "An estimated 17 to 21 million people in the United States suffer from fear of this day. Some people are so paralyzed by fear that they avoid their normal routines in doing business, taking flights or even getting out of bed." On the other hand, not everyone is afraid of Friday the 13th; some cultures are more afraid of Tuesday the 13th.
Oh yeah, that's it! I'm afraid of Friday the 13th, and that's why I can't go to work today; I guess I'll just have to stay in bed all day! Why does it seem that my boss won't be too understanding of that excuse?
Friday the 13th happens too frequently to avoid it. The wikipedia article said that Friday the 13th occurs between one and three times ever year, and this is one of the lucky years with three. The next Friday the 13th occurs in April, and then again in July.
So, if you are afraid of Friday the 13th, here are some other superstitions you might want to consider:
You can break a bad luck spell by turning seven times in a clockwise circle
Garlic protects from evil spirits and vampires
Entering a frog into the house brings good luck
Crossing your fingers helps to avoid bad luck and helps a wish come true
Clothes worn inside out will bring good luck
Sleeping on un-ironed sheets (Do you ever iron YOUR sheets?)
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