The Number 8: Properties and Meanings
Prime Factors of 8=2x2x2.8 is a Fibonacci Number.
8 is a Heptagonal Pyramidal Number.
8 is an Octagonal Number.
8 is a Centered Heptagonal Number.
8 can be Partitioned in 22 ways.
The sum of the totient function for the first eight integers is 22.
8 is the largest cube in the Fibonacci Sequence.
8 is the maximal number of regions into which space can be divided by 3 Spheres.
The maximal number of regions into which a plane can be divided by 3 circles=8
The Cube is a Platonic Solid with 8 Vertices.
The Octahedron is a Platonic Solid with 8 Faces.
A Truncated Tetrahedron is an Archimedean Solid with 8 Faces. It has four triangles and four hexagons.
The Chemical Element Oxygen has an atomic number of 8.
The Eight Trigrams.
Jainism
The 8 Virtues that should be accepted and practiced
1) The fear of sins;
2) A sense of shame;
3) A pleasant and serene temperament;
4) Popularity;
5) Farsightedness;
6) Thinking of one's abilities and limitations;
7) Acquiring a special knowledge;
8) A partiality for virtues.
The 8 Endevours:
1) Gratitude;
2) Helping others;
3) Kindness;
4) Associating with noble people;
5) Listening to spiritual discourses;
6) The eight qualities of the intellect;
7) Conforming to well-known traditions and practices;
8) Adoring the virtuous.
Karate and Kungfu: Virtues: Respect Honesty Courage Integrity Humility Compassion Patience Peacefulness http://www.melbkungfu.com/pages/library_02.htm
philosophy from karate is the eight Virtues of black belt: modesty, courtesy, integrity, compassion, self-control, gratitude, perseverance, and indomitable spirit.
8 Flora is a large, bright main belt asteroid.
Film: 8 Crazy Nights.
Film: Butterfield Eight.
Film: 8 Mile.
Film: 8 Seconds.
Film: 8 Women.
Film: 8mm
Film: 8½
The Year 8 AD
In the year 8 AD Ovid is banished to the Black Sea.In the year 8 AD the Ara Pacis ("altar to peace") is built by Augustus.
In the year 8 AD Vonones I becomes king of Parthia.
In the year 8 AD Tincommius, deposed king of the Atrebates flees Britain for Rome; becomes king.