Describe the universe in one word...

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Post by Nikita »

OK Jakson, I know I'm not the only one to wonder what 42 is about. Or at least I'm hoping I'm not the only one who doesn't understand! :oops:
Could you offer a meaning?
Thanks!
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Nikita wrote:OK Jakson, I know I'm not the only one to wonder what 42 is about. Or at least I'm hoping I'm not the only one who doesn't understand! :oops:
Could you offer a meaning?
Thanks!
Hi all!

Jakson undoubtely knows the ultimate answer to life, the universe and everything, and thus he probably knows where his towel is.

I can know envision what the ultimate question may be: how many particles shall we find in the aerogel that will help us get up every morning without wondering why?

I will let Jakson answer Nikita´s question. Else, he will send Marvin to keep me company...

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Post by DustBuster »

Nikita wrote:OK Jakson, I know I'm not the only one to wonder what 42 is about. Or at least I'm hoping I'm not the only one who doesn't understand! :oops:
Could you offer a meaning?
Thanks!
OK Nikita, you may not be the only one to wonder about 42; and we'll encourage Jakson to explain- but it's related to why having and extra arm and head can not only help you search for StarDust, but also help you become President of the Universe!
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Would be nice though if we were to find 42 particles....

Could be the beginning of a whole new religion ;)
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OK Jakson, I know I'm not the only one to wonder what 42 is about. Or at least I'm hoping I'm not the only one who doesn't understand! :oops:
Could you offer a meaning?
Thanks!
42 is the answer to life, the universe and everything, and comes from the book/play/movie/sound recordings of A hitchhikers guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams.
Basiclly a group of intelligent beings ask the question, and design a super computer to give the answer, then it computes for 7.5 million years, and comes up with the answer of 42.

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Post by Nikita »

Well, there you go! :D

I know of the book, but unfortunately, I haven't read it. Guess I need to now, especially with this lot!

I did think of the blade of grass from Steven King's Gunslinger series when I thought of this thread, but I thought it would be too far out to mention.

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Post by the martian »

transcendental

i guess.. , I used dictionary .. :wink:
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Post by tareq »

Hey, guys, i still dont know what 42 means, please dont laugh at me :oops: :cry: , and can you give me more details about that number and why it's so important and critical :?: ???!!!!!!!!!!
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Hi tareq,

It really doesn't mean anything. The answer to a question that is unknown. See link below or GOOGLE "42"

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Answer ... Everything
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Post by TimStrange »

Hey tareq, as stated, "42" comes from what was originally a really far out there book called "The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy" by Douglas Adams. It was made into a movie a couple of years ago.
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Post by tareq »

So it's a science fiction, i thought it touches reality, any way thank you fjgiie for the website, it was realy usefull, and timestarnge thank you for your usefull and clear comment. thank you guys, i appreciate it.
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Brobdingnagian ! :P
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