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January 13th, 2012

Friday The 13th: A Brief Look At The Superstitiously Unlucky Day

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Written by: Brad Radke
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Beware: It may be the first Friday the 13th of the year, but it won’t be the last.

The superstitiously unlucky day is set to creep up two more times in 2012, so if you suffer from friggatriskaidekaphobia (that’s fear of Friday the 13th), maybe it’s best to stay indoors and rent a couple of movies.

And don’t worry if you do; millions of others will likely be joining you.

About 17 million to 21 million Americans have an irrational fear of the ill-fated day, according to the History Channel.

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Brad Radke
Brad Radke
@BradRadke joined the @Thronebuzz team in April of 2010 as a promoter. His passion for rock, punk rock and alternative music allowed him to easily excel in the promotion of up and coming music and bands.




 
 

 
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