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How did the number 13 get such a bad reputation?

Carlos Rivera
Reporter · Friday, November 13, 2026 at 3:43 PM · 1 min read
How did the number 13 get such a bad reputation? — Bethlehem Business news

If Friday the 13th makes you a little nervous, you have plenty of company. The date has been linked to bad luck for generations, although historians say its exact origin remains unclear. National Geographic explains that research has found no evidence that Friday the 13th is actually more unlucky than other dates.

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