We're getting a double helping of scary dates this October. Halloween is, of course, the main attraction, but a genuine Friday the 13th in the middle of spooky season is furthering the month's ...

Saddam Hussein and Osama bin Laden are more examples of this myth. This might not seem like such a big deal. There are probably a lot of people who die on Friday the 13th. However, the Italian ...

Common to modern folklore are myths about Friday the 13th being the most unlucky day of the year, and those who believe tend to be a bit more on edge. There is no record of Friday the 13th being ...

Friday the 13th, of any month, is full of superstitions in the west, and 13 is thought to be an unlucky number. Just why we get extra antsy when the 13th day of the month falls on a Friday ...

everyone I ask has heard the myth that dark forces are at work on this "dreaded day". But do they really believe it? John and Gillie Hemmer say they have "no qualms" about Friday 13th Sitting on a ...

Reports estimate that 17 to 21 million people in the United States fear Friday the 13th. Psychiatrists say superstitions let ...

Uncover why Friday the 13th is so feared, learn about its dark history and mark your calendar for upcoming dates.

Today is Friday the 13th - widely considered an unlucky day. But where has this superstition come from and why do people still believe in it today? Anthropologist Phil Stevens provides answers.

The origins of the superstition surrounding Friday the 13th are not entirely clear, but it is believed to be rooted in ancient cultures and religions. In Christianity, 13 was considered an unlucky ...

Friday the 13th is one of the most superstitious days of the year and not even NHL players are free from the odd good-luck habit. NHL superstitions come in a wide variety, from as simple as being ...

Friday the 13th festivities and Christmas fun, almost simultaneously: Seasonal splendor takes a major role at the Winchester ...