In some countries, the number 13 is not just another number, but it's seen as very lucky, especially when people are choosing numbers for the lottery.

Three countries - Italy, Thailand, and China - are where people believe 13 is a good number.

In Italy, people consider 13 to be lucky because it's connected to the Goddess of Fertility and the moon's cycles.

Unlike some other places where people might avoid 13, Italians believe it brings good things like prosperity and a happy life.

When Italians play the lottery, they often pick the number 13, hoping it will bring them luck.

Thailand, known for its beautiful temples and rich culture, also thinks 13 is a lucky number.

People in Thailand have many strong and cultural beliefs about luck and fortune, which are part of their religion, Buddhism.

In Thai lotteries, it's common for people to choose the number 13, along with other numbers they think are lucky, hoping to win.

China has a more mixed view of the number 13. In some parts, people might not like it much, but in other parts, they think it's lucky.

The way you say "13" in Chinese can sound like words that mean "definitely vibrant" or "assured growth," which are good things. So, in those parts of China, people might pick 13 in the lottery, thinking it will help them win.

It's really interesting to see how different countries and cultures have their own ideas about what numbers are lucky or unlucky.

While some people in many Western countries might be wary of the number 13, in places like Italy, Thailand, and China, it's a number that brings hope and excitement, especially when playing the lottery.