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The Mystery of the Missing 13th Floor

Ever noticed the absence of a 13th floor in high-rise hotels? The elevator smoothly glides from 12 to 14, leaving the 13th floor out of the picture. The reason behind this curious skip is triskaidekaphobia – the widespread fear of the number 13. This superstition led to the common practice of omitting the 13th floor from the hotel and building elevators across the U.S.