Number 13
In the world's first known legal document, the 13th law was omitted - most likely a result of a clerical error - and the notion that the number was unlucky was born. Historically, the 13th person at an event of importance has also
repeatedly proven unlucky. Examples include: the 13th apostle who betrayed Jesus, and the attendance of Loki at a dinner party in Valhalla (yes, gods like to dine, too) which upset the balance of the 12 gods already in attendance. Reinforcing the notion that 13 was to be avoided is the train of thought that regards 12 as a perfect number. Calendars have 12 months, the day is split into two 12-hour halves, and so on. Whether or not the fear is founded, it is actively observed. As of 2013, more than 80% of high-rise buildings in the US do not recognize a 13th floor.
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