Christa Bray is not afflicted with paraskevidekatriaphobics: Shes not afraid of Friday the 13th at all, according to a Facebook post. Valerie Saltzman doesnt seem to think she should be afraid, either. And Daniela Ialeggio O'Callaghan was looking forward to today its her birthday.
You may be wondering where the word triskadectaphobia went. Thats an irrational fear of the number 13, while paraskevidekatriaphobics is a morbid fear of Friday the 13th, according to Internet sources. About.com says there may be a reason to be afraid, as a study published in the United Kingdom 18 years ago shows a higher risk of a car accident on Friday the 13th at least for people in England.
About.com says the fear of the number 13 goes back to Norsemen and Egyptians, but Facebook fan Dale E. Mayer isnt impressed: 13 happens to be my lucky number! Follow The Daily Norwalk on Facebook!
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