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2006-06-12 05:58:43 · 12 answers · asked by me 1 in Science & Mathematics Mathematics

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no but I do see 23 all the time

2006-06-12 15:50:02 · answer #1 · answered by Shorti 2 · 7 2

It's an observational illusion. Like how people see stories in the clouds and faces in tree bark. The human mind is very good at observing patterns, and is likely to observe them even when they aren't there.

Here, do a test. Let me guess: you're seeing the number 37, as in thirty-seven, everywhere? Do this: for a period of time, a day or a week or whatever, every single time you see a string of digits or a written-out number, write them down, whether or not you see any 37s. At the end of however long you do it, a day or whatever, look to see how many pairs of digits are three-seven, and how many pairs are _not_. My guess is, after ten thousand digits or so, you'll only see about a hundred 37s - in other words, one percent (1%), no more than chance.

(I say 'after ten thousand digits or so' because if you don't have a large sample, luck can be a big factor.)

2006-06-12 06:49:10 · answer #2 · answered by peri_renna 3 · 0 0

Every day for the last 9 months! I am 37 and will be 38 in September.

2006-06-12 06:01:48 · answer #3 · answered by Mommymonster 7 · 0 0

no..why do u see 37 all the time though?

2006-06-12 06:01:52 · answer #4 · answered by Fabe 6 · 0 0

I see the number 42

2006-06-12 08:16:29 · answer #5 · answered by Von Kempelen 5 · 0 0

No, just in 3 rd of July.

2006-06-12 06:24:06 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Everyday of my life. It's the omen of death. Death of a million paper cuts covered in lemon juice!!!!!!!

2006-06-12 06:10:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

i dont. i always see 9/11 though, scary huh?

2006-06-12 06:01:24 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

no 73 see <--------- see the number on the end of my screenname

2006-06-12 06:02:22 · answer #9 · answered by Evey 6 · 0 0

nope

2006-06-12 06:10:06 · answer #10 · answered by maerylyn 1 · 0 0

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