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The superstition, known technically as , is a "double whammy" of two ancient anxieties:

: Long considered "irregular" compared to the "perfect" 12 (12 months, 12 zodiac signs, 12 gods of Olympus). In Christian tradition, Judas was the 13th guest at the Last Supper. Venerdì 13

: Many buildings skip the 13th floor, jumping straight from 12 to 14. The superstition, known technically as , is a

: Some studies suggest there are actually fewer accidents on Friday the 13th—not because of magic, but because people are so nervous that they drive and act more cautiously than usual. known technically as