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The most superstitious number in Western culture
Triskaidekaphobia — the fear of number 13 — is one of the most widespread superstitions. Reasons: 13 guests at the Last Supper, Friday the 13th, the absence of the 13th floor in elevators. At the same time, in some cultures 13 is a lucky number.
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13 original US colonies
The USA was founded on 13 British colonies that declared independence on July 4, 1776. The first American flag had 13 stars and 13 stripes. The number 13 appears on the dollar bill more than 13 times.
History
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Friday the 13th, October 1307
On Friday, October 13, 1307, French King Philip IV ordered the arrest of all Knights Templar. This event is considered one of the reasons for the fear of 'Friday the 13th'.
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