A referendum on pairing magpies: superstition and economic policy

The Irish Independent is reporting that the: Government is to bring in a new licence-plate system next year amid fears that a ’13’ registration number would hit car sales. Cars registered between January and the end of June will have a ‘131’ registration. Those from July 1 to the end of the year will have ‘132’ on the plate. The decision is based partly on fears that superstition about a ’13’ reg would affect sales and partly in response to the …

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