Today is Friday the 13th, an occurrence that happens only a couple of times a year. The day has come to be associated with superstition, luck and magic, though it has some surprising origins.

Beware, Friday the 13th is upon us. Some consider it an extremely unlucky day, which can land as often as three times a year on the calendar. Why is it unlucky? Some point references in the Bible. A ...

Today is Friday the 13th, an occurrence that happens only a couple of times a year. The day has come to be associated with superstition, luck and magic, though it has some surprising origins.

Maybe you have to tap the plane three times as you board. Maybe you can't watch your beloved Eagles play without wearing your lucky (and desperately in need of washing) green socks. Maybe you're ...

Whether it's knocking on wood or throwing salt over the shoulder, celebrities are doing what they can to navigate the mysteries of the universe. In fact, many in Hollywood often look to astrology and ...

I knock on wood because what happens if I don't, even though I know it's not a real thing? Basically, superstitions give us a sense of control, and that's okay. Anyway, have you seen the romantic ...

First, we knocked on wood. Then we asked a visual artist, a designer, a psychic medium, a makeup artist and a conductor to each reveal their biggest superstitions. Credit...Daniele Castellano ...

Sidney Crosby, the longtime Pittsburgh Penguin captain, is very particular about the equipment he wears. In fact, any time hockey fans have seen Crosby skate over the past few decades, chances are, he ...