ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

13 (number)

Alright kiddo, let's talk about the number 13.

Have you ever counted from 1 to 13? Well, 13 is just a number that comes after 12 and before 14.

Some people might think that the number 13 is very unlucky. This is because there are some stories and myths that say bad things happen on the 13th day of the month or when there are 13 people at a dinner table. But really, this is just a superstition and not something you should worry about.

In some countries, 13 is actually considered a lucky number. For example, in Italy, 13 is lucky because it's associated with the goddess of fertility.

Did you know that 13 is also a prime number? That means it's a number that can only be divided by 1 and itself.

You might see the number 13 in lots of different places. For example, it's the number of stripes on the American flag and the number of cards in a suit in a deck of playing cards.

So there you have it, kiddo. The number 13 is just a regular number that comes after 12 and before 14. Some people might think it's unlucky, but it's really just a superstition. And it's also a prime number and can be seen in lots of different things we use every day.