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Originally posted by Undertoad
...snip.. Think of things like the red and white barber pole. Or maybe the horseshoe over the door. The lack of any 13th floor in any US building. Does any of this make sense? No, but they are deeply ingrained in the culture. Weird traditions and superstitions are virtually everywhere.
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Gee, there are plenty of buildings with a 13th floor - depends on the architect/owner of the building.
The barber pole is simple - barbers were the orginal surgeons - the red and white symbolize blood and bandages