Friday, July 6, 2007

Seven 7

there's scarcely a religion that doesn't get excited about the number seven.
Hindus believe in the seven chakras

It all stems, scholars say, from an ancient Babylonian enthusiasm for the number

Seven is not only a prime (always popular), it is also a Mersenne number

the number of bones in the necks of most mammals
notes in a musical scale
visible colours

However, there is a catch for those marrying on 07/07/07 and hoping for abundant good luck as a result of having a relatively easy anniversary to remember.
Historically, little of great joy or peace has happened on 07/07.

London bombings of 07/07/05. No doubt that explains why excitement about 07-07-2007 is considerably more muted in this country than in America.

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