Have you ever glanced at a receipt, license plate, or clock and noticed the number 666 staring back at you? I’ll be honest—it gives me a little chill every time. But what does 666 really mean, and why has it gained such an eerie reputation? The Origins of 666 The number 666 first appears in the Bible, specifically in the Book of Revelation. It’s famously called the “number of the beast.” Many people link it with evil, the devil, or the end times. But here’s an interesting twist: in biblical times, numbers often had symbolic meanings. Some scholars even believe 666 was a coded reference to a Roman emperor, likely Nero. In ancient cultures, letters and numbers were closely tied together, so “666” could have been more like a hidden message than a curse. Why People Fear 666 Over the centuries, the number picked up a reputation for being unlucky or dangerous. Many people today still avoid it when they can. Buildings sometimes skip labeling a 666th room or floor. Drivers reques...