Is 23 the Most Mysterious Number?

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The discussion centers around the cultural significance of the number 23, particularly in relation to the release of the film The Number 23 and a tribute to Robert Anton Wilson through a reprint of a 1977 article from Fortean Times. Participants express skepticism about the number's perceived danger, humorously referencing its mathematical properties and the concept of Triskaidekaphobia, the fear of the number 13. The conversation highlights the ongoing fascination with numerology and the sometimes absurd interpretations of numbers in popular culture.
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With the release of The Number 23 earlier this year we paid tribute to the late, much lamented Robert Anton Wilson by reprinting this 1977 article from (you guessed it) Fortean Times 23. [conitinued]
http://forteantimes.com/articles/221_twenty-three_1.shtml

First of all, I am sure that The Number 23 was released long ago because I know that I have seen it before in math classes. But beyond that, I do understand this phenomenon: 23 is ten greater than 13, and we have ten fingers, so clearly 23 is a dangerous number. :rolleyes:

Would this be Triskaididekaphobia?
 
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