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1 . The known universe is about 13.7 billion years old. 2 . The number of participants at the Last Supper. 3 . The 13th moon of Jupiter is Elara. 4 . 13 is the original number of colonies the USA was founded from. 6 . There are 13 stripes on the flag of the United States, six white and 7 red ones. 7 . A person who reaches the age of 13, is a teenager officially and remains there until 20. 8. Friday the 13th is considered unlucky in many countries. 9 . Fear of the number 13 is termed triskaidekaphobia. Try saying that fast 3 times. 10 . The number of cards in a single suit of standard deck of playing cards is 13. 11 . A Baker's Dozen is 13. 12 . Number 13 was the number Dan Marino, an American football player known for passing more yards than any other quarterback in NFL history wore. 13 . Number 13 is why we love doing this meme weekly. |
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Thursday Thirteen - #4
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12 comments:
Some interesting 13 facts there! Great list idea for the meme.
I didn't know Jupiter even had that many moons!
My husband's lucky nr is 13, he was born on a 13th...
My sister lives on a 13th floor...I love TT, so I am not afraid of the number. Lucky me, because I couldn't say "triskaidekaphobia", not even once!!
interesting list, happy TT!
What an absolutely cool TT!
Now that's an interesting idea for the meme...I enjoyed the list :)
Happy TT
A cute idea for a T13 entry!!!
Mama Kelly
Impressive! Many buildings don't have a 13th floor due to that very word we all can't say.
I will say that the worst year of growing up was my 13th year.
I vote for #11 in lobster chunks!
What a neat list! Mom could eat baker's dozen of donuts!
Tara
That is a very cool TT list! Mommy liked the universe one and the Jupiter's 13th moon one.
I learnt so much. Thanks for an educational TT.
Very cool list! Lots of interesting facts about the number 13. :)
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