According to the Stress Management Center and Phobia Institute every time the 13th of the month falls on a Friday American businesses lose between $800 to $900 million thanks to people not wanting to fly or do business on the day. National Geographic estimates that 17 to 21 million people suffer from fear or anxiety on Friday the 13th which is known as friggatriskaidekaphobia or paraskevidekatriaphobia.
Our next Friday the 13th will be on April 13th….get your excuse to miss work ready.
