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[-] GrouchyGrouse@hexbear.net 7 points 1 month ago

Fascinating! Thanks for the answer

[-] GaveUp@hexbear.net 5 points 1 month ago

It's because the pronunciation of 4 is similar to the pronunciation of death

[-] GrouchyGrouse@hexbear.net 4 points 1 month ago

That's the same reason for the death taboo about 4 in Japan

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