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Article: Dr Maths.(News)
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- Evening Chronicle (Newcastle, England)
- Article date:
- January 26, 2006
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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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