8/8/08! This may just be your lucky day

The World

China is a luck-obsessed nation. And, sports figures are notorious for their rituals and superstitions. Put the two together, and you have the Beijing Olympics. Guest: Kevin Kwan, coauthor of the book, ?Luck: The Essential Guide?

Will you support The World with a monthly donation?

Every day, reporters and producers at The World are hard at work bringing you human-centered news from across the globe. But we can’t do it without you. We need your support to ensure we can continue this work for another year.

Make a gift today, and you’ll help us unlock a matching gift of $67,000!