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by MarthaStewart on June 26th, 2009
It's possible to be "lucky" with numbers without being superstitious. One aspect is called "psychology." 13 for instance is mathematically just another number, but psychologically, it is different, largely because other people are superstitious. That affects their betting behaviors. Another aspect is called "probability." One might think two dice would have the same probability of totaling 2 as totaling 7, but in fact the 7 is six times more likely than the 2. Understanding these odds improves your chances of winning; you get "lucky" more often as a result.
by cotton candy on June 26th, 2009
No
by Guashe on June 21st, 2009
Absolutely not. I actually don't believe in luck at all. Things always happen for a reason, whether we know what that reason is or not.
by john pennington on June 21st, 2009
I have been blessed to win more money with the number 9, than any other.
Is this a lucky number for me?
No. winning something is not luck.
Its a blessing from above.
by The0Rising on June 21st, 2009
haha, nooo :P not at all superstitious to be honest
by Anonymous on June 21st, 2009
No, I've been playing my "lucky" numbers for years, and to no avail. *walks away under a ladder whilst stepping on the tail of a black cat*... :)
by ShinyLipsOnHunt on June 21st, 2009
sometimes yes, sometimes no. you dont need to be that superstitious but it can be a nice cool thing if you believe in luck numbers
by Tinkerbell on June 21st, 2009
No. There are interesting numbers and number sets but not lucky ones.
by RC loves ice cream on June 21st, 2009
There are a few. For instance, so many people think that 13 is unlucky that fewer people choose it in a lottery. So it's a very good choice. It's not more likely to win, but if it does win there will be fewer people to share the prize with.
by invisible0007 on June 21st, 2009
Only when it wins in bets. lol (which did 3x for me)
by Bohemian is back on June 21st, 2009
Not really. If one starts getting tied up with numbers it can get in the way of common sense.
by SilentPurr on June 21st, 2009
Favourites maybe, but not "lucky" numbers.
by Isaac on June 21st, 2009
No.
by Chubbychaser84 on June 21st, 2009
Number 1 is luckiest for me. I do not know if this is psychological or not! But 1 does bring me luck.
by Fiddle Playing Creole Bastard on June 21st, 2009
I don't believe that magical properties are possessed by shapes that have been assigned arbitrary numerical values from the dawn of mathematical history.
by IntotheForge on June 21st, 2009
There are numbers and number patterns, namely the Fibonacci Set, that correspond to observed phenomena and patterns in nature and reality in general, so if there are lucky numbers, it is those numbers which appear most common in the patterns resulting from the laws of reality.
by PrairieWind on June 21st, 2009
My eldest daughter found 52 four leaf clovers the other day and a new job.
new st christopher pendant on a necklace i had for years in my sleep i took them both off is there a reason
by vauxhall on September 19th, 2011
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Is praying a superstition
by Piso on September 24th, 2011
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Has the number 13 ever been unlucky for you?
by righty1 on July 25th, 2011
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What happens when lizard falls on your head ...is it a bad omen?
by anil m on August 6th, 2011
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by Freedom00 on March 25th, 2011
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