Did a chill just run down your spine? It could be the air-conditioning or the arrival of the ominous date of Friday the 13th. To many, it's just another day that happens to fall on the 13th of the month. To superstitious others, it's an unlucky day that only brings misfortune.
The origin of Friday the 13th isn't clearly known. Some believe it dates back to the Last Supper which had 13 guests and ended with Jesus being betrayed. Numerologists think of 12 as being the complete number (due to many signs like 12 months in a year, 12 zodiac signs, 12 Gods of Olympus etc.) which makes 13 an incomplete number. Through the ages, many tragic events have taken place on Friday the 13th like a horrifying Bangladesh cyclone in November 1970 or Tupac Shakur's murder in September 1996. There are also many superstitions that are followed religiously from around the world, many of them associated with Friday the 13th. Whether you believe in them or take them with a pinch of salt, some of these 6 superstitions might surprise you.
1. Black Cats
If a black cat passes you by, you will be stuck with bad luck.
2. Mirrors
If you happen to break a mirror, you will have 7 years of bad luck.
3. Purses
You shouldn't gift an empty purse or wallet to someone as the wallet will continue to stay empty in future.
4. Coins
Don't pick up a fallen coin if it is tail's side up because as expected, it will bring bad fortune.
5. Total
If your bill ever totals to 6.66, leave some coins behind to change the total.
6. Salt
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Spilling salt is also said to bring bad luck. To get out of it, throw the salt over your shoulder.
