13 brings together forgotten history and unknown facts about unlucky
13 to create the compelling story of the rise of a single belief. It
is also a book about superstition in general - why people believe
what they believe and why they stop believing when they do. 13 draws
on history and the range of contemporary superstitions; in so doing,
it touches on the fate of mythmaking in general. 13 answers the
following questions, among others: When did the 13 superstition
begin, and why? Why is Spain divided over whether Tuesday the 13th or
Friday the 13th is the traditional unlucky 13th day? What other
number superstitions exist in other cultures? Which is the only major
hotel in New York City that has a 13th floor? What are the top three
conspiracy theories about unlucky 13? What is the Thirteen Club, and
why did it count three U.S. presidents among its members?
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