There is an arcane art of reading numbers from ancient texts. The number is derived from a word or a phrase. A meaning is ascribed to the number. The purpose is to gain new insights when standard analysis failed to reveal a logical interpretation. This is still practised in some Hebrew communities today. Some folks have condemned its use as mysticism, seeking answers from pure randomness.
Well, these critics should meet the Chinese community in Singapore and the regular patrons at Singapore Pools. We are professionals in this kooky game. The skill of pulling figures out of thin air runs deep within our veins. When your chance of instant millionaire status depends on a set of six numbers, inspiration can come from a plethora of unexpected sources, for example, special dates, ID card, a car wreck or even a burning effigy. (If you cannot find enough numbers to fill the lottery ticket, try flipping the number backwards. Good? Now go and join the queue.) Imagine the various awkward situations where this technique may come in handy. Like when you have no idea how to start on a Mystery cache that involves plucking things out of the ether. What a nifty skill to have! May the Force be strong in the cacher who masters the art of reading coordinates from the void.
