Readers -
the number 1056 seems to be getting some press from various angles.
Tng's interesting post mentions it:
http://www.fivedoves.com/rapture/2012/raptureyear_2.html
My post, on the very same day, mentions it:
http://www.fivedoves.com/letters/july2012/clay711.htm
and a recent post of mine here:
http://www.fivedoves.com/letters/july2012/clay75.htm
also addresses it and Zelophehad's Five Daughters.