17 is a number which was introduced shortly after the second World War II in order to take some pressure off its neighbours, 15 and 18. At the official unveiling in Calcutta, Mr. Dagmar Strife of the International Council For Numbers proclaimed, Prime numbers are the future. I believe the introduction of 17 will be a great boon to man and monkeykind. However, the public never really warmed to it, leading to the introduction of the far more popular 16 two years later. In recent years, 17 has gained something of a cult following due to its cool retro styling and faint scent of lavender.