It’s one of the most pervasive superstitions in Western culture, alongside crossing a black cat or walking under a ladder. It's estimated between 17 and 21 million people in the United States are ...

Scholars believe the superstition around Friday the 13th may have roots in religious beliefs—but most research has shown that the day isn't any more unlucky than other days on the calendar. Photograph ...

Do you avoid or have a fear of certain cat breeds with black fur? Are you always cautious to not step on a crack in the sidewalk? Does your heart rate elevate when someone opens an umbrella indoors?

It's Friday the 13th! Another "unlucky" day is upon us, which means fears and anxiety are bubbling, but there's no need to fret. A Friday (the 13th) is better than Monday, right? Here's some spooky ...

The sole Friday the 13th of 2025 is coming soon. The fact there's only one is great news for people who are afraid of or superstitious about the day. Some people think the origin is tied to The Last ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Friday is 2025's first and only Friday the 13th. Many believe the superstition-based day brings bad luck, but why does it exist? It's a mainly western superstition, but many genuinely ...

Only one Friday the 13th occurs in 2025, falling on June 13th. While feared by some, Friday the 13th has become a popular day for discounted tattoos. The superstition surrounding Friday the 13th ...

Do you suffer from Friggatriskaidekaphobia, the fear of Friday 13th? You're not alone. It’s one of the most pervasive superstitions in Western culture, alongside crossing a black cat or walking under ...