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"The Oracle of Bacon" is a popular game and website that allows users to search for the connection between any actor and Kevin Bacon. It works by using the database of actors and their filmography to find the shortest path of connections between the chosen actor and Kevin Bacon.
The Oracle of Bacon is surprisingly accurate, with an average connection of only 2.83 degrees between actors and Kevin Bacon. This is due to the large database of actors and films that the game uses to find the shortest path.
While the game is named after Kevin Bacon, it can be used for any actor. Users can choose any actor as the starting point and still find the shortest path to Kevin Bacon.
While the game is primarily used for entertainment purposes, it has also been used by researchers to study the structure of social networks and the concept of six degrees of separation. It has also been used to teach students about graph theory and algorithms.
"The Oracle of Bacon" gained popularity due to its simplicity and the widespread recognition of Kevin Bacon and the concept of six degrees of separation. It also became popular with the rise of the internet and its ability to connect people and information quickly and easily.