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The Daily PollAre you (even a little bit) superstitious about Friday the 13th?
Many people will be throwing salt over their shoulder and hoping for the best today.
YOU MAY HAVE noticed that today is Friday the 13th. For some, it’s just another Friday. For others, it’s a date steeped in superstition and approached with extra caution.
Today’s date earned its unlucky reputation for several reasons, including the belief that Jesus died on a Friday after 13 people attended the Last Supper.
The good news is that after today, Friday the 13th won’t occur again until 13 February 2026.
So today, we want to know: Are you (even a little bit) superstitious about Friday the 13th?
Poll Results:
Not at all (4153)
A little bit (1601)
Yes, you can never be too careful (658)
Usually I'm not, but today is an exception (125)
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