Article: Dr Maths.(News)

Byline: By Steve Humble

Dear Dr Maths

I've often wondered why some numbers, like seven, are thought to be lucky and other numbers, like 13, are unlucky. Is there a reason for this?

Helen, Hexham

Superstitions have been used throughout time to ward off danger, pacify angry deities or summon good fortune. From these early superstitions grew many curious customs which still remain to the present ...

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