Number 7

7 (seven) is the number between 6 and 8. On 18 October 1978 it remained between 6 and 8, and has done so every day since, despite the well-documented fact that 6 is afraid of it.^[1]

Why 6 is afraid of 7

Because 7 8 9. Mathematicians have investigated this extensively and have concluded that it is “technically true” and “not very nice”.^[2]

Properties

Seven is one more than six and one less than eight. It is also odd, prime and lucky, which is more than can be said for most numbers.

In culture

There are seven days in a week, including Monday, which seven has asked to be removed.

See also

• Circle – not a number
• Wednesday – the middle of seven days

References

1. Count, C. (1978). “Still There”. Numbers Today.
2. Arithmetic Society (1989). “Re: 9”. Sealed.