Do you know what today is? Are you ready for it? Are you going out of the house or staying home under the covers?
In most of North America and Europe, people have a superstitious fear of one particular date: Friday the 13th. But why? Did you ever wonder where this started...
In case you didn't realize, today is Friday the 13th. Eek! Gasp! Scream! Seriously though, why is Friday the 13th considered unlucky? Check this out and see some of the possible reasons.
I found my Drew Brees jersey before yesterday's game and thought it was a good sign.The Saints did win yesterday which means that I get to wear my Saints tie today. It is important to do your part to help the team win ... whatever it takes.
I don't know about you, but I've got a whole collection of superstitions that I rely on each day. However, I think these professional athletes have me beat!
I am one of the least superstitious people you could ever meet, but I know plenty of people who are. Turns out, they are right and I am wrong. Superstitions actually work, in an odd sort of way.
Here's the research on that:
Not one, not two, but 2012 holds three Friday the 13th's...the most that can ever happen in a single calendar year. Today, Friday April 13th, is the 2nd of the year with the last occurring in July. So...what's up with this date? Why do some people get the heebie-jeebies at the mention of this date...