Number 13 (Time)

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For the last 10 years, I've been plagued by the recurring number 13 on digital clocks. Several times a day, I will glance at the clock...and it's 13 minutes past...I get in the car, glance at the clock...13 minutes past, sit at the computer...13 minutes past. Sometimes of course, I get the 'double' 13:13!
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Date submitted:Sat, 14 Jan 2012 08:40:12 +0000Coincidence ID:3493