Seven Things You Didn't Know About Friday The 13th
April 13 2012, Published 4:00 a.m. ET
By Breaking Celebrity News Staff
It's considered the unluckiest day on the calendar, associated with mishap, misfortune, mistake and just plain misery.
Yes, in case you haven't noticed, today is Friday the 13th, and we're sure you're aware of all the negative connotations that come when you combine the day and number.
That said, Breaking Celebrity News is going to take a closer look at the mystique behind the infamous date, and how it came to be that way, with seven things you didn't know about Friday the 13th.
7. Yes there's a formal term: People who fear the day suffer from a condition doctors have labeled "Paraskevidekatriaphobia." The root of the word is a combination of Frigga (the Norse goddess who the day of the week is named for) and triskaidekaphobia, which means fear of the number 13.
6. Unlucky 13: There are many theories as to why 13 is considered a bad number, to varying degrees of believability. Among them include the notion that since 12 signifies