It's traditionally viewed as the unluckiest day of the year, and this Friday the 13th is shaping up to be one of the worst.
The sinister date falls right as the world seems on the brink of unravelling, as the coronavirus pandemic spreads further across the globe.
Research suggests approximately 49million Brits are superstitious about Friday the 13th, with one-in-six saying they believe bad luck is more likely to strike today than on any other.
Some 31% of people say they wouldn't get married on Friday the 13th, while 17% avoid travelling if they can. People are less likely to leave their homes or attend events on this day for fear of tempting fate, which is likely a good thing at the moment.
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