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Doris is 13

Helen • January 6, 2020

Lucky for some!

Approaching the 13th year in business as Marketing Doris (8th January) has concerned me somewhat.

I’m not massively superstitious, however I have always been aware that the number 13 is supposed to be unlucky. I was therefore surprised (and thankful) to learn that that isn’t the case, for example I found the following facts:

  1. In Greek mythology, Zeus was the thirteenth and the most powerful god.
  2. A standard pack of Playing Cards has 13 in each suit. 
  3. The fear of Friday the 13th is Triskaidekaphobia.
  4. There are on average 13 cycles of the moon every year.
  5. Each of the four seasons have 13 weeks.
  6. Children become teenagers at age 13.
  7. 13 is a prime number
  8. 13 flipped around is 31, which accounts for the number of days in most months.
  9. Despite having an on-board explosion, the Apollo 13 mission had a successful landing on the moon and returned to earth.
  10. Aluminium has an atomic number of 13.
  11. In Italy, 13 is considered lucky. The expression fare tredici "to do 13" means hit the jackpot.
  12. On many social media sites, 13 is the standard minimum age to be allowed to create an account
  13. .. and Marketing Doris is 13!
So, here’s to another great year of #goodmarketing and Doris!

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