Why Don't Hotels Have A 13th Floor?

The video explores triskaidekaphobia, the fear of the number 13, detailing its symptoms and historical origins, including biblical and Norse mythology references. It highlights famous individuals like Stephen King and Franklin D. Roosevelt who suffered from this fear. The superstition's impact on architecture is discussed, with many buildings omitting a 13th floor. A 2007 poll shows that 13% of Americans are bothered by being on the 13th floor, while 87% are not influenced by the superstition.

What is triskaidekaphobia?

• Fear of spiders

• Fear of enclosed spaces

• Fear of heights

• Fear of the number 13

Which biblical figure is associated with the fear of the number 13?

• Peter

• John

• Judas

• Moses

Which famous author is known to have triskaidekaphobia?

• J.K. Rowling

• Stephen King

• George R.R. Martin

• Agatha Christie

How did Franklin Delano Roosevelt's fear of the number 13 affect his behavior?

• He refused to eat at restaurants

• He avoided traveling on the 13th day of any month

• He never stayed in hotels

• He avoided public speaking

What percentage of elevator panels omit the number 13, according to Otis Elevator Company?

• 85%

• 50%

• 90%

• 60%