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Why Is 17 Unlucky?

The reason for this is because in Roman numerals, the number 17 (XVII) is an anagram of the Latin word VIXI, meaning “I have lived” — the use of the past tense suggests death, and therefore bad luck. Is the number 17 bad luck? In Italian culture, the number 17 is considered unlucky. When viewed …

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Why Is 4 Unlucky?

But the number four is considered unlucky because it sounds a lot like the word for “death,” and as a result Chinese buildings often lack a fourth floor (just as American buildings sometimes skip the 13th). Likewise, Chinese drivers avoid license plates ending in four. Where is the number 4 Bad luck? 4: In China, …

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