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Il numero 17 (diciassette)
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Il numero 17 (diciassette)

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Did you know that the number 17 is considered unlucky in Italian, especially when it falls on a Friday?

There are a number of theories as to why:

  • According to some, it is because 17 lacks the mathematical perfection of 16 and 18.

  • Others argue that the number 17 in Latin means vixi, which translates to “I have lived,” which is considered back luck because i…

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