What is your favorite number?

Most people, when asked this question, will answer with a single digit number like "7". Some folks will answer with a two digit number that has special meaning, like "13" or an anniversary date. I suppose there are a few who have a three digit favorite numbers, like the so-called devil's number "666". In general, most everyone keeps it pretty simple when it comes to favorite numbers.

I'm an astrophysicist, so I'm definitely not most everyone. That statement extends to favorite numbers as well. You see, I have a six digit favorite number. My favorite number is "142,857".

Really.