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The luckiest number in China
88 — double eight — is considered incredibly lucky in Chinese culture. The character 八 (eight) resembles the sign of prosperity. License plates, phones and addresses with 88 cost many times more in China.
Numerology
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88 keys of the piano
A standard piano has exactly 88 keys: 52 white and 36 black, spanning 7.25 octaves. This standard was established in the late 19th century by Steinway.
Culture
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88 official constellations
The International Astronomical Union officially recognizes 88 constellations covering the entire sky. The list was approved in 1922 and includes constellations from Ursa Major to the Southern Cross.
Science