Victoria Arbiter: ‘Princess Beatrice’s birthday signals the start of a new chapter’ – 9Honey

Due to its association with wealth, success and status, the number eight is considered auspicious across much of East Asia. In Chinese its pronunciation is a homonym for prosperity. Homes situated on the eighth floor of apartment buildings are highly coveted while street addresses including the number represent those most sought after. Mobile phone numbers featuring one or more eights fetch eye-watering prices as do vehicle license plates. For superstitious motorists a “lucky” plate has become a…

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