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Lucky and Unlucky Numbers Around the World
Did you know that the perception of lucky and unlucky numbers varies greatly across cultures, often rooted in language and tradition?
In many East Asian countries, the number 8 is considered extremely lucky because it sounds similar to the word for “prosperity” in Chinese. This belief is so strong that you’ll find people willing to pay a premium for phone numbers, license plates, or even apartment numbers containing multiple eights.
Conversely, the number 4 is often seen as unlucky in the same regions due to its phonetic resemblance to the word for “death” in Chinese.
In contrast, in many Western cultures, the number 7 is thought to be lucky, often associated with good fortune and positive outcomes, while the number 13 is famously considered unlucky, with some buildings even skipping the 13th floor.
These fascinating cultural nuances highlight how deeply numbers can influence human behavior and societal norms.
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