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.

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