I still don't understand why buildings don't have 13th floors (or why they choose to replace it with the 14th floor).

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Most building owners/landlords choose to replace the 13th floor with 12A or M or whatever to avoid any conflict with superstitious tenants. When early skyscrapers were being built, New York architectural critics told developers not to exceed 13 floors. They argued that buildings rising above the 13th floor would lead to increased street congestion, ominous shadows and lower property values. I guess it's a tradition thing at this point.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Ahh, I see.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

We just learned about this in my architecture history class today. haha

by Anonymous 12 years ago

I was born on the 13th thats why I consider it my favorite/lucky number.

by Anonymous 12 years ago

13th of what?

by Anonymous 12 years ago

They were born every month, obviously

by Anonymous 12 years ago

The 13th of :)

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Since when has :) become a new month? What does it come after?

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Thats weird... I put September with a smily face oh well... But yeah its the 13th of September

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Oh.. i wanted to know cuz mine is the 13th of august.. not trying to be a creeper.. haha:)

by Anonymous 12 years ago

Oh its okay... No worries:)

by Anonymous 12 years ago