If you ever get a chance to visit an Asian culture, 8 is a very lucky number.

when I worked in the cell phone business in Asia, our software had to be able to charge a premium if the telephone number provided to the customer had multiple 8's.

I remembered that 4 was a very unlucky number, but couldn't remember why. Did a quick google search and found the answer. But you'll have to read that for yourself by following the link below Betty...