Text Box: Friday the 13th
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As it is Friday the 13th the kids have been curious about the ‘big deal’ with the date.  This site explains it all.  It is a curious history.  We did not know that there is a name for people who have a fear of the number 13—Triskaidekaphobia.  
This is an interesting facts regarding sports figures who chose the number 13—
http://www.factmonster.com/spot/superstitions2.html
And this site talks about how it affects people:
National Geographic article

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