Superstitions and Lucky Numbers

Front

What is considered a lucky number in some countries?

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Four

Front

What is the superstition associated with the number 13 in the USA and some European countries?

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It is considered an unlucky number.

Front

What is the term for the fear of the number 13?

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Triskaidekaphobia

Front

What number does the speaker consider their lucky number?

Back

Eight

Front

Why is the number eight considered lucky in Mandarin and Japanese?

Back

Its pronunciation sounds similar to the word for 'prosperity.'

Front

What does the number four sound like in Mandarin, leading to its superstition?

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It sounds like the word for 'death.'

Front

What do some East Asian countries do regarding buildings and the number four?

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They do not have any floor numbers with a four in them.