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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Why Fridays the 13th are considered "unlucky"

Fridays the 13th are viewed as unlucky in various cultures, particularly among superstitious individuals, due to longstanding beliefs and folklore.

Mar 13 • 10:34 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Friday the 13th: Why It Is Considered Unlucky – The Fall of the Templars and the 'Disruption' of Twelve

The article explores the superstitions surrounding Friday the 13th, tracing its origins back to the historical persecution of the Knights Templar.

Mar 13 • 05:33 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Superstition: Why Friday the 13th is Considered an Unlucky Day

The article explores the origins of the superstition surrounding Friday the 13th and its cultural implications in Germany.

Mar 12 • 13:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

It was close and Kabaň was unlucky. Instead of his Veyron, an 'ugly duckling' could have driven

The article discusses the near-miss design choices surrounding the Bugatti Veyron, particularly focusing on Jozef Kabaň's contributions and the alternative concept designs.

Feb 27 • 04:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Unlucky Germans: No one finishes fourth more often than the Germans

A reflective article examines the emotional impact of finishing fourth in competitions, particularly for German athletes, highlighting their skill and competitiveness despite often being labeled as 'losers.'

Feb 20 • 05:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Avoid wearing 1 colour this Chinese New Year or risk 'unlucky' 2026

Ahead of Chinese New Year, people are advised to avoid wearing a specific colour to prevent bad luck in 2026.

Feb 16 • 14:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Do you know why Friday the 13th is an unlucky day?

The article explores the origins and beliefs surrounding Friday the 13th as an unlucky day, highlighting cultural and religious connections.

Feb 13 • 13:46 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Why Fridays the 13th Cause So Much 'Fear'

Fridays the 13th are widely regarded as unlucky in various cultures, particularly in Argentina and the United States, where this superstition has gained popularity in recent years.

Feb 13 • 11:04 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Superstition: Why Friday the 13th is Considered an Unlucky Day

Friday the 13th is viewed as an unlucky day due to historical and cultural superstitions, impacting everything from building designs to social legislation in Germany.

Feb 13 • 08:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

This is why this day is feared

Friday the 13th is deemed unlucky, with superstitions cautioning against potential misfortune that day.

Feb 13 • 04:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Thomas Frank was unlucky but had to go - now there's only one man to be next Tottenham manager

Thomas Frank's tenure at Tottenham Hotspur has ended amid fan unrest and calls for Harry Redknapp's return as a temporary manager.

Feb 11 • 11:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Short Track's Choi Min-jung: 'I Was Unlucky... I Will Do My Best in the Individual Events'

Choi Min-jung expresses disappointment after failing to win a medal in the mixed relay at the Winter Olympics but remains determined for personal events.

Feb 10 • 13:57 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Sports

Unlucky Thirteen for Lindsey Vonn. Dramatic Scenes on the Olympic Course

Lindsey Vonn, a celebrated alpine skier, faced a severe injury after a fall in Crans-Montana, putting her chances of competing in the upcoming Olympics at risk.

Feb 8 • 16:31 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Sports

Euroleague Lithuanians: Unlucky Ą. Tubelis' Stats, Confident G. Radzevičius, and Lack of Victories

Lithuanian basketball players Ąžuolas Tubelis and Gytis Radzevičius performed individually well in the Euroleague but were unable to secure wins for their teams.

Feb 7 • 08:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

Strange sight on the flight to the Olympics - Hotel Clerk Veronica explains: "I am dead"

On a flight to the Milan-Cortina Olympics, passengers may be surprised to find that ITA Airways omits seat rows 13 and 17, as number 17 is considered even more unlucky than 13 in Italian culture.

Feb 6 • 09:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

'Funeral Block' from BH takes place on 'Friday the 13th' and receives sponsorship from a funeral plan trying to 'demystify death'

The 'Funeral Block' in Belo Horizonte, traditionally kicking off the carnival season, will take place on 'Friday the 13th' to invert the unlucky symbolism associated with the day, and is sponsored by a funeral plan company aiming to demystify death.

Feb 4 • 09:17 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Current Lexicon: Thirteen

The article discusses the significance of the number 13, contrasting its perception as an unlucky number in Germany with its positive connotations in Arctic cultures, Jewish tradition, and Christianity, while also mentioning the involvement of 13 soldiers in the Bundeswehr's European mission.

Jan 15 • 14:27 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Unlucky in Love: These Zodiac Signs Have the Most Failed Relationships

The article discusses zodiac signs that are believed to experience the highest rate of unsuccessful relationships and less luck in love according to astrology.

Jan 15 • 07:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

Croatian tennis players learned their opponents at the Australian Open. Vekić was unlucky

Croatian tennis players have discovered their first-round opponents for the Australian Open, with only Marin Čilić representing Croatia in the men's draw, while Donna Vekić had an unfortunate draw.

Jan 15 • 06:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Tuesday the 13th: Why Everyone Considers It a Bad Luck Day

The article explores the cultural and historical reasons behind the belief that Tuesday the 13th is considered an unlucky day.

Jan 13 • 07:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Sports

Olympiacos: Unlucky Morris, sprained his ankle in the match against Bayern, video

Monte Morris of Olympiacos sprained his ankle during a Euroleague match against Bayern Munich with 5:49 left in the game.

Jan 9 • 21:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Giannis Paris on Charis VarthaKouris: He is better than me, but he is unlucky because he has me as a father

Giannis Paris commented that Charis VarthaKouris is a better singer but is unlucky to have him as a father.

Jan 2 • 15:26 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Horoscope, here are those who will have money and love in 2026: the lucky and unlucky signs

Astrological forecasts for 2026 highlight which zodiac signs will experience fortune in love and finance, with some signs poised for significant opportunities while others may face challenges.

Dec 31 • 06:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Sports

Newcastle dominates the second half – Nick Woltemade still comes off unlucky

Newcastle United, featuring German players, suffered a setback in the Premier League with a 0-1 loss to Manchester United on Boxing Day.

Dec 26 • 23:02 UTC

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