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Friday the 13th: Why it is deemed unlucky - and other common superstitions

Friday the 13th is here, and for some people, it's scarier than Halloween.

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Friday the 13th has even inspired a horror film franchise

Much like walking under a ladder or crossing paths with a black cat, Friday the 13th has long been considered to be a harbinger of bad luck.

But where did it all start, and why is 13 the 'unlucky number'?