- 13 (number) - Wikipedia
Folklore surrounding the number 13 appears in many cultures around the world: one theory is that this is due to the cultures employing lunar-solar calendars (there are approximately 12 41 lunations per solar year, and hence 12 "true months" plus a smaller, and often portentous, thirteenth month)
- 13 Definition Meaning - Merriam-Webster
The meaning of THIRTEEN is a number that is one more than 12
- 26 Fun Facts About The Number 13 You Will Think Twice
Yes, 13 can be considered a unique number for various reasons In many cultures, it is associated with superstition and bad luck; in others, it is seen as a powerful and transformative number
- Number 13 facts
Apollo 13 is a 1995 American film that recounts the problems of the failed Apollo 13 lunar mission The film is a free adaptation of the novel Lost Moon, written by Jim Lovell (the Apollo 13 mission commander) and Jeffrey Kluger
- 13 - Wiktionary, the free dictionary
The great Austrian-American composer Arnold Schoenberg had such a severe case of triskaidekaphobia (the fear of the number 13), he omitted numbering the 13th measure in some of his later works, substituting it with the notation “12a ”
- Why Is 13 Considered an Unlucky Number? — History Facts
The number 13 has long been considered unlucky in many Western cultures Even today — in a world far less superstitious than it was in the past — a surprising amount of people have a genuine, deep-rooted fear of the number 13, known as triskaidekaphobia
- Number symbolism - Numerology, Mysticism, Occultism | Britannica
There are 13 lunar months in the year (with a small error), which led the Maya and the Hebrews to consider 13 as auspicious In medieval theology 13 = 10 + 3 (Commandments plus Trinity), and therefore the number had some positive aspects
- 13 Facts About 13 - CacklePatch
Uncover the mystery of the number 13 with these fascinating facts about its cultural significance, historical events, and mathematical intrigue—perfect for Friday the 13th!
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