The Fear of 13
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What is triskaidekophobia?

Triskaidekophobia is the fear of the number thirteen.

Why do some buildings and airlines skip the number 13?

Some buildings and airlines skip the number 13 due to superstition and the fear surrounding it.

Who refused to sit in the 13th row at the theater?

Winston Churchill refused to sit in the 13th row at the theater.

What is the significance of the number 12?

<p>The number 12 is considered a perfect number and has been used in various systems, such as calendars and numeral systems.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the number 13 considered sinister?

<p>The number 13 is considered sinister due to its association with superstition and fear, contrasting with the perceived perfection of the number 12.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do some buildings and airlines skip the number 13?

<p>It is considered unlucky</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is triskaidekophobia?

<p>Fear of the number 13</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which historical figure refused to sit in the 13th row at the theater?

<p>Winston Churchill</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is the number 13 considered sinister?

<p>It is not divisible by 12</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the number 12?

<p>It is a whole, complete, perfectly divisible number</p> Signup and view all the answers

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