Sunday 14 March 2021

Today is the 74th day of the year. 10 things you might not know about the number 74.

In Roman numerals, 74 is represented by LXXIV, and in binary it's 10010102.
It's the atomic number of tungsten.
The number 74 bus in London runs between Baker Street station and Putney.
Seventy-four is one of the Number Pieces by John Cage. Each piece is named after the number of performers involved.
There was a type of sailing ship in use in the 18th century which had 74 guns and was therefore known as a "seventy-four". Initially developed by the French navy, it became a mainstay of the fleets of several other nations including Britain. The design was considered a good balance between firepower and sailing qualities.
To be classified as a typhoon or a hurricane, a weather system must have sustained winds of at least 74 mph (64 knots).
In the UK, the A74(M) and M74 is one of the three major cross-border routes between Scotland and England.
In the US, Interstate 74 runs between Davenport, Iowa and Cincinnati, Ohio.
In the Bible, 74 is the number of people who were in the presence of God on Mount Sinai and saw Him without dying (Exodus 24:9-11).
In numerology, the number 74 is all about relationships, teamwork and strong friendships. A person with 74 in their numerology chart will be diplomatic and able to intuitively understand relationships. They are also spiritual and introspective. They like to have advance notice of things, as they find sudden changes unsettling.

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