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Freaky Friday, Luck, Phobias, and Superstitions – Take the Phobias Quiz!

Happy Freaky Friday!

Today when I awoke I was glad yesterday was over because if ever there was an “unlucky” day, yesterday was it, for a variety of reasons (I’ll spare the details….).

So I got to thinking about Friday the 13th and why it is considered by many to be “unlucky”. I did some research.

Don’t “be afraid” to take the Phobias Quiz to see how much you know about phobias! I never knew there were so many “phobias”! I took it and my total score was 9 right, 2 wrong (82%). I missed the question on Phobophobia, which is a fear of phobias. I also missed the question on Anglophobia, which is a hatred or fear of England or anything English.
I wish more of our “leaders” and soldiers had this phobia: Ballistophobia is a fear of bullets or missiles.

Here is some additional historical information and statistics on Friday the 13th:
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