THURSDAY THIRTEEN
Ya know, 13 (thirteen) is considered an unlucky number by a lot of people. And at one time in my life, working in a huge skyscraper for many years, - I used the elevator most days to get to the office. Thing is, there were a lot of floors -- yet, no floor numbered 13 on the elevator buttons. It went from 12 to 14. I noticed it right off, and mentioned it to my hubby when I got home one day. He said: "There are too many superstitious people. All over the world. And 13 is eliminated on several things like hotel room numbers, highway exits and such."
Okay, so with being a Thursday 13 blogroller, I decided to search for some facts about the number 13 (I'm always one sucker for 'facts'). Hold onto your seats people, this is gonna be a bumpy ride today!!
WARNING: If you're squeamish or you upset easily, stop here!
*Ol' Wystful 1 whispering* "Where's the garlic?"
~MY Thirteen(?) facts about number 13~
1. A baker's dozen consists of 13 for a reason! So the story goes. A witch in New York demanded 13 items every time she came in to a particular bakery. One day the old baker could not afford her extra. She sneered, spoke some strange words, and he suffered terrible luck from then on, until he gave her another 13 rolls. After that, life was once again easy for the baker and word spread around town. The custom is still sometimes practiced today.
2. Apollo 13 (USA), 1970, was to be the 13th mission launched. But, the mission was aborted after an explosion occurred in the fuel cell of their service module. The abortion practice left launcing pad at 13:13 CST and the date was April 13th.
3. Trisadekaphobia is the technical name for fear of Friday the 13th
4. Certain ocean liners will be held in dock until after midnight, the 13th of the month, or when applicable, appease passengers' fears on Friday the 13th.
5. 13 people, Christ and his 12 disciples, were in attendance at the last supper. This is where the Christian belief ties in; making Friday believed to be an unlucky day, as the crucifixion occurred on a Friday.
6. The driver of Princess Diana's vehicle hit pillar #13 at Place de l'Alma when she was killed in Paris, France.
7. In 'old' France there are 13 feet which the guillotine blade falls.
8. There are 13 knots in a hangman's noose.
9. There are 13 steps leading to the gallows.
10. A witches' coven consists of 13 members.
11. Miss Lizzy Borden uttered a sum total of 13 words at her parents' murder trial.
12. According to Smithsonian Magazine "fear of the #13" costs American employers/businesses a billion dollars per year in absenteeism, train and plane cancellations. In turn, there's reduced commerce on the 13th of the month.
13. The Tarot card #13 is the Grim Reaper.
14. Just in case, I'll add a "14" today! -- I'm not witchy or anything like that, but superstitious? -- Maybe. Have a happy Thursday!! ....and next Thursday?---I'm gonna have more 13 stuff, so stay tuned.
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66 Comments:
I get to be first. How about that? I just posted mine early too and decided to see who else got an early start. It is interesting how many connections there are to the number 13, isn't it?
I've always liked the number 13. Thanks for explaining the bakers dozen...I've always wondered about that!
Mine are up.
I don't consider 13 an unlucky number for me cause one of my daughter's was born on May 13th, and she is a child of God. And her faith in the Lord is very strong.
This was very informative. Thank you for sharing.
I did one of these a month or so ago, and it was fun to research.
My 13 is up.
Thanks so much just had to say I enjoyed the tidbits!
I loved reading all the facts you posted about the nr. 13!! I am not superstitious (*knocks on wood*) but I couldn't have done like my sister, who actually lives on a 13th floor and her appt ends with a 13...oh, oh, I don't know. But I think you did very well adding a nr. 14 to your list. Happy TT!
This was very interesting commentary! Good post. ;)
Wow, that was fun. I had no idea how many 13 facts are out there. My TT is up. Loved the story of the baker's dozen.
cin: you're welcome. If you need help, just let me know. :o)
That's scarey stuff. I'm #12 to comment on your blog.. I didn't want to wait too long lol
Great theme :)
Hi Wys! I'm at work and thought I would try to do this while the kids are taking a test ... but the puter here is soooo slow that I doubt I'll make it far! HOPEfully I'm number 13 here! i have NO such superstitions...LOL! But I find others superstitions frightfully amusing!!! Great 13!!!
Melli
13 has always been lucky for me. Happy TT!
This is a great idea!!! I really didn't know most of this. I can't wait to see what you come up with next week!
My TT is up!
As always a really interesting 13.
A couple I knew, but most was new.
My TT is up.
What an interesting list! I have always known that the #13 was an unlucky number for many reason, but you have shed a whole new light on the #13.
Great list and Happy Thursday!
That was a very cool 13. What a great idea.
How interesting. Esp. the gallows and morbid stuff. I think our cruise ship was missing a 13th deck.
Thanks for stopping by my TT on MM.
Interesting...very interesting!?!?! Thanks for stopping by my TT!!
Interesting about the space shuttle. I never worry too much about the number 13, but I won't walk under ladders. :)
The Apollo 13 one is spooky and feeds right into the unlucky myth. I did a 13 sort of like this once. You know, there are no #13 seats on a plane either! Mine are posted.
Interesting list!
Thanks for visiting my TT
This is such a fun list, you are so creative!
Thanks for visiting my TT. Happy Thursday!
I love this list! Great facts and very creative.
That's a shame that so much business is lost because of a number. I've always considered 13 a good number personally. ;)
but Thursday Twelve doesn't quite have the same ring to it...
Thank you for sharing all the number 13 facts. Very cool. Very interesting about Apollo 13
If I were superstitious that would be quite the scary list ..lol
Very cool idea for a TT :)
Very interesting indeed!!
great list of facts, very interesting!
My boyfriend says that in socer (football over here in the UK) they don't have a number 13 shirt.
Thanks for visiting me. :-)
Happy Thursday!
Ivoryfrog x
What a great 13!! Thanks for visiting mine! :)
Number thirteen huh??? Maybe we should make this thursday fourteen..yep I have trisc.....
I was #13 when I played soccer as a kid...
My first TT is posted!
I was married on the 13th.
poopydigs: Well, it certainly was a lucky number for you!!!! *s*
Very cool list :)
Wow! Cool TT! Mine is up too!
The first thing I did was see who posted the 13th message here to you...way to go Mandy! It was almost you Wystful! lol..I can always be assured I will find something NEW to learn every time I come to your blog!! I hadnt heard of most of these! Thanks for sharing ...and happy, as an Irish gal, to see you added 14! My TT is finally up....
Great facts.
Also, wanted to say "Hi" from another blogging chick.
TTFN
Pamela Lynn
Thanks for visiting. I dropped by earlier but your 13 wasn't up yet.
Anyway I'm back. That was a great info.
Very Superstitious Stuff. Run don't walk away.
pvtB)fs
spooky, yet interesting at the same time. thanks for sharing!
ROFLOL! Interesting!
I love learning something new!
Thanks for the 13 info, I find that very interesting!
Good TT
Very cool list. Lots of 13 facts I didn't know. I actually learned something today! Hooray!
Thanks for stopping by my TT
13-what a bad number, poor number 13 :( My List is up!
thank goodness this comment has thirteen words or it would not fit in
I think I learned a few things this morning! Thanks! :)
I have to say... I really enjoy reading your posts! :)
How INTERESTING! This was really informative.
That was cool!! I love the explainations of 13!
Happy Thursday!
Thanks for being informational. It's nice to learn something new!! :) 13 is one of my fave numbers!
Great list! I love the #13. :)
That was one of the best TT's ever! Thanks so much for doing this list. It was so fun!
Interesting 13! Great job :)
I didn't know there was so much to KNOW about 13?!!
...thanks for visiting my site:)
that is just soooo interesting!
thanks!
mine is up and a 2-parter too!
Very interesting facts. Can't wait to read more.
C
That was an interesting 13!!
Hey, I learned about that phobia from Lucy on "A Charlie Brown Christmas." (remember her psychiatric help for 5 cents?)
Thanks for visiting my T13!
Very very interesting!
I like the first story the best.
Bakers Dozen is AWESOME!
LOVE LOVE that..... :-)
Clever....
My TT is up
cq
Very interesting idea for your list!
I love trivia. Nice 13.
Thanks for visiting my 13!
love the 13 list!
my TT is up
What a fun list! I really enjoyed reading it.
Trivia on the number 13! Very fitting. I love trivias like this. Great list, by the way :D
Those were some great facts!!
Thats was a different TT with so much interesting information to read. Well done.
Wow! What a great list!
LBC
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