The number 13 is considered to be a very unlucky number in many cultures. Triskaidekaphobia is a word used to represent the fear of the number 13. It's considered to be unlucky to have thirteen guests at a table. Friday the 13th has been considered the unluckiest day of the month.
A hangman's noose is said to have 13 turns, as anything less would not snap the neck. Many hotels omit the 13 floor from public access or rename it. Often the 13th floor is designated as 12A or M. These practices is either due to the owner's fear of 13, or to avoid problems with people having superstitions on the same.
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A hangman's noose is said to have 13 turns, as anything less would not snap the neck. Many hotels omit the 13 floor from public access or rename it. Often the 13th floor is designated as 12A or M. These practices is either due to the owner's fear of 13, or to avoid problems with people having superstitions on the same.
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Colgate University considers 13 to be a lucky number. They were founded in 1819 by 13 men with 13 dollars, 13 prayers and 13 articles. (To this day, members of the Colgate community consider the number 13 a good omen.) In fact, the campus address is 13 Oak Drive in Hamilton, New York, and the male a cappella group is called the Colgate 13.
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