A SPACE ODDITY? Strange Kansas City marker part of world-wide mystery

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the phenomenon of "Toynbee tiles," which are mysterious messages found in various cities, including Kansas City. Participants explore the origins, implications, and cultural references associated with these tiles, touching on themes from the film "2001: A Space Odyssey." The scope includes cultural commentary and speculative interpretations.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants note that there have been over 130 documented sightings of Toynbee tiles across at least 20 U.S. cities and two in South America, with significant concentrations in New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.
  • One participant expresses a critical view of Stanley Kubrick, describing him as "a nut," in relation to the cultural impact of his work.
  • Another participant speculates on the meaning of the tiles, suggesting that they imply a prophecy about taking the dead to Mars for resurrection, possibly linked to a social worker's beliefs and followers.
  • A participant expresses surprise and fascination at the existence of the Toynbee tiles, describing them as bizarre and intriguing.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion features a mix of fascination and skepticism, with no clear consensus on the origins or implications of the Toynbee tiles. Participants present varying interpretations and reactions without resolving the underlying questions.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference cultural artifacts and speculative interpretations without providing definitive explanations or sources for their claims. The discussion remains open-ended regarding the significance of the Toynbee tiles.

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Turns out there have been more than 130 documented sightings of these "Toynbee tiles"-- as they're nicknamed on the Net -- in at least 20 cities around the United States (and two in South America!). In New York almost 50 tiles have been counted, in Philadelphia nearly 30. Twenty have been spotted in Baltimore, including four at one intersection. And there have been at least 16 documented sightings in Washington, D.C., -- one a block from the White House

http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascitystar/living/special_packages/starmagazine/6693767.htm
 
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So what the message infers that by him spreading the message to take the dead to Jupiter to Mars to be ressurrected, we will inevitably fullfill prophecy, and do just that- take dead people to mars, or do some type of reenactment of 2001. Sounds like that social worker founded some type of club espousing this believe, aned one, or several of his "followers planted these messages..hmmm
 
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How have I not heard of this?! It's just bizarre, I love it!