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Spooky superstitions! Why we think 13 is bad luck

Brains On! Science podcast for kids

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Why Do You Think the Number 13 Is Unlucky?

A superstition is a belief that something is lucky or unlucky, like how some people say it's bad luck to open an umbrella inside. So do you personally think the number 13 is unlucky? I don't really think it's lucky. Some buildings are actually built without thirteenth floors. We asked our pal catherine some quis, to look into that for us.

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