Multiple choice general knowledge

What is triskaidekaphobia ?

  1. Fear from death

  2. Fear from Number 13

  3. Fear of people

  4. Fear from Maths
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Explanation

Triskaidekaphobia is the specific phobia or fear of the number 13. It comes from Greek words 'tris' (three), 'kai' (and), 'deka' (ten), and 'phobia' (fear). Many buildings skip the 13th floor and some people avoid activities on the 13th of the month, especially if it's Friday.

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