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Is seven your favorite number? We thought so. Here’s what it says about you

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An online survey about favorite numbers suggests people feel connected to numbers that stand out and feel exceptional.

Is seven your favorite number? We thought so. Here’s what it says about you

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Astrology Remains a Constant in Fast-Changing Myanmar

Design for the Real World: Santa

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Things You Wish You Would Have Said

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

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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’

Scary Storms Hit on Groundhog Day

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Here to talk about this year’s unusual Groundhog Day is  Lee Haus, the Haaptmann (or president) of the Grastoddy Lodge. Bruce Sullivan, senior meteorologist for the National Weather Service in Camp Springs, Md. has an update on the weather.

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