14 wonderful things that happened on Friday the 13th
- Traditionally, Friday the 13th is considered a “cursed” date, but it doesn’t have to be.
- President Johnson signed an executive order preventing gender discrimination on October 13, 1967.
- The first scientifically recognized dinosaur eggs were discovered on July 13, 1923.
Friday the 13th has a long history of freaking people out.
When this day rolls around, people buy and travel less. In fact, the global economy is estimated to lose as much as $900 million every time a Friday lands on the 13th.
However, the Dutch Center for Insurance Statistics reported in 2008 that Friday the 13th is actually statistically safer than other Fridays — there are fewer accidents and reports of fire and theft on these days.
If that doesn’t convince you, keep scrolling to learn about some positive events that took place on a Friday the 13th.
This article was originally published by Gabbi Shaw at All Content from Business Insider (https://www.businessinsider.com/good-things-friday-the-13th-2018-1).
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