3 Friday the 13th Facts

Happy Friday the 13th! For many people, fear overcomes them on this day as well as so many superstitions. We thought it would be in good humor to go over some popular Friday the 13th facts. The superstition surrounding Friday the 13th is actually a combination of two separate fears — the fear of the number 13, called triskaidekaphobia, and the fear of Fridays.

Keep reading to learn about 3 Friday the 13th Facts!

1. Friday the 13th  have been considered an unlucky day since the medieval times.
2. It is generally considered bad luck to start anything on a Friday - a new journey, job, marriage, business project, giving birth, moving house
3. It is unlucky to cut fingernails and hair on Friday the 13th.

Whether you believe these superstitions or not, Rhode Island Orthodontic Group is crossing our fingers that you all have a very safe and lucky Friday the 13th today!