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What Makes Some Numbers 'Special'?

Some numbers are like superstars, they show up a lot and do cool things. Think about the number 3, or 7, they're in songs, shapes, even games. The number 1.618, which is called the golden ratio, shows up when you look at sunflowers, seashells, and even how people like to draw.

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  1. A sunflower has a pattern made by the number 1.618
  2. There are 7 days in a week, which is also a special number
  3. The number 2 shows up in how we count, like pairs of shoes

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