Why Do Numbers Feel So Mysterious?

Some numbers have special powers. Like how the number 7 is used in many games and stories, or how 13 makes people feel a little nervous. These numbers might not be magical, but they do seem to pop up where we least expect them, making us wonder why.

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Examples

A child sees 7 as lucky and wins a game because of it.
A classroom avoids eating on the 13th of the month out of habit.
Everyone learns that dividing 2 by 3 never ends, which feels strange.

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