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  2. Triskaidekaphobia - Wikipedia

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    Uninhabited 13th floor: sometimes, the floor is put to some other use, such as a mechanical floor. Such usage is sometimes the subject of conspiracy theories (see below). Letter M: In Richmond, Virginia, the Monroe Park Towers has a 13th floor, but it is used for mechanical equipment and is only accessible from the freight elevator or the stairs.

  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. What is Friday the 13th and why is it considered unlucky ...

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    Friday the 13th combines two taboos that come from the bible, according to Dr. Phil Stevens, a retired anthropology professor from the University at Buffalo and the author of a book titled ...

  5. 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.

  6. Friday the 13th - Wikipedia

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    Friday the 13th is considered an unlucky day in Western superstition. It occurs when the 13th day of the month in the Gregorian calendar falls on a Friday, which happens at least once every year but can occur up to three times in the same year. Common years that begin in Thursday have three Friday the 13ths in February, March, and November ...

  7. 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 ...

  8. Escuela Nacional Preparatoria 6 "Antonio Caso" - Wikipedia

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    During the period of rector Dr. Ignacio Chávez Sánchez (1897–1979), the distinguished university began to take shape efforts to build a new building that would house the campus 6 of the National Preparatory School, as the beautiful, old building in San Cosme was insufficient to accommodate the large number of young people who started in their classrooms for college life.

  9. Today is Friday the 13th. Why do people consider it to be an ...

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    Friday the 13th: Here's why the day is so unlucky. Krispy Kreme is offering a Friday the 13th deal. If you're looking for something to sweeten up this Friday the 13th, ...