6 August: 218

Today is the 218th day of the year. 10 facts about the number 218:

1. In Roman numerals 218 is written CCXVIII.
2. In London, the 218 Bus route runs between North Acton Station and Hammersmith Bus Station.
3. 218 votes are required in the US House of Representatives to achieve a majority.
4. 218 Bianca is a main belt Asteroid discovered by Johann Palisa in 1880, and was named after the Austro-Hungarian opera singer Bianca Bianchi.
5. 218 in binary is 11011010.
6. The year 218 was was a common year starting on Thursday known at the time as the Year of the Consulship of Severus and Adventus. The Battle of Antioch took place in this year.
7. The A218 is a road in London which runs between Wandsworth and South Wimbledon.
8. The Bugatti EB 218 saloon is a concept car designed by Giorgetto Giugiaro. The EB 218 features Volkswagen's unconventional W18 engine and permanent four-wheel drive borrowed from the Lamborghini Diablo VT.
9. Eden Perfumes No. 218 is a fragrance for men, which, according to their website is a cruelty-free vegan equivalent to Desire by Dunhill. The blurb describes it thus: "The pepper in this fragrance is evident as soon as the first spray leaves the bottle, and blends in with notes of green apple and rose to create a scent that, whilst still commercial, is more unique than other spicy fragrances. It's very masculine and suitable for guys older than 30."
10. The number 218 resonates with relationships. People affected by the number will want to work with teams, perhaps leading them, to achieve common goals. Team work, companionship and romance are all associated with this number.

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