3 ms·I’ve always assumed it’s because of the association of 14 with 14 carat gold.by criddell 4y agoI’ve always assumed it’s because of the association of 14 with 14 carat gold.gusgus01 4y agoInterestingly, I've always seen it as any number of quick math problems, not just ones that equal 14, and it consistently works too.criddell 4y ago12 year old me was not much of a scientist. I don't think I ever tried any number other than 14...