If you're superstitious, you should probably sleep through as much of tomorrow as you can - because it's Friday 13th .
Legend has it that Friday 13th is the unluckiest day in the calendar.
The fear of Friday 13th even has a name - friggatriskaidekaphobia, which combines a fear of Fridays with the perception that number 13 is seriously unlucky.
Some say it's comes from the Bible. For example, Judas Iscariot, the apostle who betrayed Jesus, was described as "the 13th guest" at the Last Supper.
Also, events including the great flood during the time of Noah, Eve tempting Adam with the forbidden fruit and Jesus' death all apparently happened on Fridays.
Others believe it's linked to Norse mythology, which tells how Loke, the demigod of mischief turned up uninvited, joining 12 others and taking their number to 13.
He then sparked the chaos that led to the death of Balder, a good god.
But, truth be told, it isn't really clear why it's thought to be unlucky.
This year, there have been three Friday 13ths - in February, March and this month.
And the fear is taken very seriously by many.
These 13 tales of terrible luck and horror may help you understand why...
OPEN LINK FOR THE 13 TALES OF WOE!
Legend has it that Friday 13th is the unluckiest day in the calendar.
The fear of Friday 13th even has a name - friggatriskaidekaphobia, which combines a fear of Fridays with the perception that number 13 is seriously unlucky.
Some say it's comes from the Bible. For example, Judas Iscariot, the apostle who betrayed Jesus, was described as "the 13th guest" at the Last Supper.
Also, events including the great flood during the time of Noah, Eve tempting Adam with the forbidden fruit and Jesus' death all apparently happened on Fridays.
Others believe it's linked to Norse mythology, which tells how Loke, the demigod of mischief turned up uninvited, joining 12 others and taking their number to 13.
He then sparked the chaos that led to the death of Balder, a good god.
But, truth be told, it isn't really clear why it's thought to be unlucky.
This year, there have been three Friday 13ths - in February, March and this month.
And the fear is taken very seriously by many.
These 13 tales of terrible luck and horror may help you understand why...
OPEN LINK FOR THE 13 TALES OF WOE!