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Why dates like 22/2/22 have been too fascinating for over 2,000 years
Tomorrow is 'Twosday' - an occasion to examine our tendency to see meaning in numbers
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Twosday carries absolutely no historical significance nor any cosmic message. Yet it does speak volumes about our brains and cultures.
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Barry Markovsky
This Feb 22, the world hits an unprecedented milestone. It's the date itself: 22/2/22. And this so-called "Twosday" falls on a Tuesday, no less.
It's true the number pattern stands out, impossible to miss. But does it mean anything? Judging by the thousands of commemorative products available for purchase online, it may appear to.
