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Ask Yourself. . . "Do I Feel Lucky?" Friday the 13th Strikes News
In the midst of the only Friday the 13th slated for the year 2008, cross in front of those black cats and shatter those mirrors with abandon — Dutch statisticians have cleared the unlucky rep. They've found that Fridays that fall on the 13th are actually safer than their 51 non-spooky cousins. The study shows that fewer accidents and reports of fire and theft occur on the big day than any other — and they're not sure just why.
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Flashback: Crispin Glover Dances in Friday the 13th, Part IV
When I was looking this movie up on IMDB, I accidentally typed in "Part 14," which isn't far from the truth. (How many freaking Friday the 13th movies were made, exactly?!) I can't say I've seen part IV, but if it's as good as this dancing scene here with cute freak Crispin Glover, I may have to put it on my Netflix queue. I love me the freaks!
Do Tell: Are You Superstitious About Friday the 13th?
In case you haven't checked your calendar, today is — dun dun duh — Friday, the 13th! For few people, this date can actually mean good luck, but for many, it's associated with bad luck and misfortune. Historically speaking, that's because 13 is perceived as an unlucky number, and the sixth day of the week, Friday, is an unlucky day.
13 Spooky Facts About Friday the 13th!
Thirteen has been an unlucky number since at least 1700 BC, when ancient Babylonia omitted the number 13 in its list of laws. Its association with Friday is a more recent phenomenon. Take a peek at these 13 historical facts relating to the superstition.
Why Do Many Women Like Horror Films?
An interesting New York Times article over the weekend tries to figure out why recent box office returns are showing that more women have been going to see horror films than men.
Film professor Carol Clover had one interesting theory why women like horror films in her book Men, Women and Chainsaws. In many slasher films, she argues, including Halloween and Friday the 13th, there may be many female victims, but there's always one girl left standing (the "final girl") who gets to off the villain in the end.
Do Tell: What are Your Superstitions?
Can you believe it's already Friday the 13th again? If you didn't get a chance to dish about your superstitions last time, here's your chance! Some people think it's bad luck to open an umbrella inside, while others refuse to walk under ladders.
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