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13/04/2012
Friday 13th Lucky For Some?
In order to keep lady luck on their side, Brits will be practising a whole host of bizarre superstitions on Friday 13th.
Ranging from the ancient tradition of carrying a rabbit’s foot to the more modern practice ofavoiding the cracks in the pavements, the UK remains a deeply superstitious nation.
Research from leading bingo operator galabingo.com found that 8% of Britons
believe that Friday 13th is unlucky meaning that they suffer from a phobia known as Friggatriskaidekaphobia.
To ward off the misfortune of the day Brits resort to equally bizarre methods to stay lucky:
Top 10 superstitions
1. Avoid pavement cracks
2. Knock on wood
3. Keep fingers crossed
4. Not walking under ladders
5. Wear something shaped like a clover
6. Have a horseshoe in the house
7. Look out for two magpies
8. Put your left foot out of bed first
9. Carry an acorn
10. Carry a rabbit’s foot
With so many people avoiding the cracks in the pavement and not walking under ladders pedestrians’ biggest risk on Friday 13th could be their very own high street.
Danny Mahon, Brand Manager for galabingo.com said: "If you fear Friday 13th then you are not alone. Why not arm yourself with a good luck charm and face the day with a positive mental attitude."
(GK)
Ranging from the ancient tradition of carrying a rabbit’s foot to the more modern practice ofavoiding the cracks in the pavements, the UK remains a deeply superstitious nation.
Research from leading bingo operator galabingo.com found that 8% of Britons
believe that Friday 13th is unlucky meaning that they suffer from a phobia known as Friggatriskaidekaphobia.
To ward off the misfortune of the day Brits resort to equally bizarre methods to stay lucky:
Top 10 superstitions
1. Avoid pavement cracks
2. Knock on wood
3. Keep fingers crossed
4. Not walking under ladders
5. Wear something shaped like a clover
6. Have a horseshoe in the house
7. Look out for two magpies
8. Put your left foot out of bed first
9. Carry an acorn
10. Carry a rabbit’s foot
With so many people avoiding the cracks in the pavement and not walking under ladders pedestrians’ biggest risk on Friday 13th could be their very own high street.
Danny Mahon, Brand Manager for galabingo.com said: "If you fear Friday 13th then you are not alone. Why not arm yourself with a good luck charm and face the day with a positive mental attitude."
(GK)
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