The Missing Floor: What Superstition Tells Us About Human Nature In many buildings, a peculiar phenomenon exists: the widespread absence of the 13th floor.
At first glance, this may seem like a trivial matter, but scratch beneath the surface and you'll find a fascinating tale of human psychology, cultural influences, and commercial pragmatism.
The practice of omitting or rebranding the 13th floor is not unique to any one region or culture.