In all, the two men whom officials describe as neo-Nazi skinheads planned to kill 88 people — 14 by beheading, according to documents unsealed in U.S. District Court in Jackson, Tenn. The numbers 88 and 14 are symbolic in the white supremacist community.

OK, I’ll bite … how exactly are these numbers significant? Who knew that white supremacists had such a highly developed numerology? I’m assuming some elaborate reference to ancient texts? Or maybe Goering’s waste measurement? Maybe his waist measurement? Any guesses? Are they into reiki too? Phrenology?

I’d never travelled in the carriage set aside for this sort of activity before. But it’s nice to know it’s there.