IT’S FRIDAY the 13th.

Unless you had planned to board a flight, take a ferry or spend the day walking under ladders, it’s unlikely you took a blind bit of notice of the date — and even then, perhaps gave it no more than a passing thought.

Friday the 13th, however, has long been considered the unluckiest day of the calendar in the Western world – even though there’s nothing to suggest that the date is particularly dangerous.

This morning we’re asking: Do you pay any attention to the superstition?

Poll Results:

No, not at all. (9275)

I'm on the fence. (1790)

Yes, I'd take it into account as I plan my day. (1047)

No interest/no opinion. (720)

Yes, I'd take it into account as I plan my day.
No, not at all.
I'm on the fence.
No interest/no opinion.

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Poll: It's Friday the 13th. Do you care?

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