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  2. Triskaidekaphobia - Wikipedia

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    [32] [33] Omitting the 13th floor may take a variety of forms; the most common include denoting what would otherwise be considered the thirteenth floor as level 14, giving the thirteenth floor an alternative designation such as "12A" or "M" (the thirteenth letter of the Latin alphabet), or closing the 13th floor to public occupancy or access (e ...

  3. Why is Friday the 13th unlucky? The cultural origins of an ...

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    It is not, however, a universal superstition: In Greece and Spanish-speaking countries, it is Tuesday the 13th that is considered a day of bad luck, while in Italy, it is Friday the 17th that is ...

  4. Exploring hotel superstitions: The mystery of the missing ...

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    Fears over the number 13 have led hotels, buildings, and elevator manufacturers to skip the 13th floor. Exploring hotel superstitions: The mystery of the missing 13th floor Skip to main content

  5. This Is Why Apartment Buildings Don’t Have a Thirteenth Floor

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    In fact, if you haven’t noticed by now, it’s generally not even possible to visit the 13th floor: most buildings just go straight from 12 to 14. In nearly every culture, the number 13 is an ...

  6. Languages of Mexico - Wikipedia

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    The Constitution of Mexico does not declare an official language; however, Spanish is the de facto national language spoken by over 99% of the population [1] making it the largest Spanish speaking country in the world.

  7. Colegio de San Ignacio de Loyola Vizcaínas - Wikipedia

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    The school was founded by a brotherhood of Basques living in Mexico during the colonial period. This brotherhood was called Nuestra Señora de Aránzazu and was formed by Basques belonging to the Bascongada Royal Society and most came from clerical, merchant and noble backgrounds, [ 2 ] who came from the Spanish provinces of Vizcaya , Álava ...

  8. Missing a stop? High rises in this city might not have a 13th ...

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    Many tall buildings don't have a 13th floor. We take a look at why or why not and which buildings will almost never have a 13 on their elevator pane.

  9. Edron Academy - Wikipedia

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    The Edron Academy (El Colegio Británico) A.C. is a non-profit school British international school located in Álvaro Obregón, Mexico City. [1] The Edron Academy was founded in 1963. It has a bicultural and bilingual curriculum. The school is split between two campuses on either side of Avenida Desierto de los Leones.