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Why is Friday the 13th considered unlucky?
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Why is Friday the 13th considered unlucky?

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Friday the 13th can make people feel a little uneasy, but what makes this day so unlucky? Friday the 13th combines two enduring superstitions: the number ‘13’ and Friday.

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Its Friday the 13th. Why is it unlucky?

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Don't let this list get you spooked, as it's all in good fun, but here are some superstitions and myths that have brewed over the years.

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