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FunSwimShop Fun Friday Fact - Today is the 8th of the 8th. In Chinese culture the number 8 has long been regarded as the luckiest number. The number 8 has auspicious meaning because its name sounds similar to a word that has positive meaning; the word for 8 sounds similar to the word meaning prosper or fortune. Also the Chinese share a visual resemblance between 88 and 囍, the shuāng xĭ, meaning double joy. Did you know, the opening ceremony of the Summer Olympics in Beijing began on 8/8/08 at 8 seconds and 8 minutes past 8 pm local time! Have a very lucky day everyone :D
Posted on: Fri, 08 Aug 2014 12:53:57 +0000

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