Friday the 13th

Being afraid of Friday the 13th is called what?

• Friggatriskaidekaphobia

• Triskaidekaphobia

• Higgsaphobia

• Dritasphobia

Why is it considered bad luck to walk under a ladder?

• It could cause the ladder to fall.

• It disrupts the balance of the universe.

• It was believed that evil spirits lived in the ladder’s shadow.

• It symbolizes breaking a triangle, which represents the Holy Trinity.

What is the origin of the superstition that breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck?

• It was a way to prevent servants from being careless.

• Mirrors were once believed to hold a piece of the soul.

• It was a marketing tactic by mirror manufacturers.

• It was thought to anger the gods.

What is the maximum number of Friday the 13ths that can occur during a calendar year?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which famous rapper was killed on Friday the 13th?

• Jam Master Jay

• The Notorious B.I.G.

• Tupac Shakur

• Mac Dre

Which President was especially superstitious of the holiday, avoiding 13 guests at meals and traveling on the 13th day of any month?

• Lyndon B. Johnson

• Franklin D. Roosevelt

• John F. Kennedy

• Richard Nixon

What is the reason behind the superstition of throwing salt over your left shoulder?

• To blind the devil who lurks behind you.

• To ensure good luck in cooking.

• To symbolize the purification of the soul.

• To ward off bad luck.

Which pop star considers the number 13 her lucky number?

• Madonna

• Taylor Swift

• Pink

• Beyonce

Why do people avoid stepping on cracks in the sidewalk?

• It was believed to break the back of a loved one.

• It was thought to release evil spirits from the earth.

• It was a way to avoid bad luck in ancient Rome.

• It was believed to cause misfortune.

Some Spanish-speaking countries have a fear of a different day of the week when it falls on the 13th. Which is it?

• Wednesday

• Saturday

• Monday

• Tuesday