1. What year did 200 priests die in Chester.

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The discussion revolves around historical and philosophical inquiries, including the year of the death of 200 priests in Chester, the identification of a Roman emperor with a specified diameter, and a philosopher's unusual method for curing his sight. The scope includes historical events, philosophical anecdotes, and informal commentary on internet terminology.

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  • Some participants suggest that the deaths of the priests occurred during the battle of Chester, though the exact year remains unspecified.
  • There is a discussion about the diameter of a Roman emperor, with one participant humorously stating that Julius was 90km wide, while another questions whether the measurement should be in kilometers or millimeters.
  • Participants speculate on the identity of a philosopher who attempted to cure his sight with cow manure and sunlight, with guesses including Gandhi and Pliny.
  • Several participants express their opinions on the term "interweb," with some finding it amusing and others expressing frustration at its use.
  • There are humorous exchanges about the differences between British and American English, particularly regarding the terms "biscuits" and "cookies."
  • One participant provides a detailed explanation of the term "interweb," describing its origins in hacker culture and its ironic use to mock inexperienced internet users.
  • Another participant identifies Heraclitus as the philosopher in question regarding the sight cure.

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Participants express a mix of agreement and disagreement on various points, particularly regarding the historical context of the priests' deaths and the interpretation of internet terminology. The discussion remains unresolved on several inquiries, with multiple competing views presented.

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1. What year did 200 priests die in Chester.

2. Where can a Roman emperor be found with 90km diameter.

3. Who was the philosopher who tried to cure his sight with cow manure and baking in the sun.
 
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1. That must have been during the battle of Chester. Didn't know what year but found it on the interweb.
 


brewnog said:
1. That must have been during the battle of Chester. Didn't know what year but found it on the interweb.

And i thought google would not find that one.
 


wolram said:
And i thought google would not find that one.

You're likely safe from Google on the cow manure and philosopher one though - too many hits.
 


brewnog said:
Didn't know what year but found it on the interweb.
INTERNET. What is with people starting to call the internet the interweb? I've seen it a few times and it makes me want to rap them on the knuckles.
 


Evo said:
INTERNET. What is with people starting to call the internet the interweb? I've seen it a few times and it makes me want to rap them on the knuckles.

Sorry, but that's INTERNETWORK!
 


Calling it the interweb is ace, though more precisely it should be "t'interweb" in a Yorkshire accent. 'Interthing' is a pretty good synonym.

I knew about the battle of Chester already; I just found the year (or years) on the interweb.
 


brewnog said:
interweb.
AAARRRGHHH!

Come here and hold out your hands...
 


"2. Where can a Roman emperor be found with 90km diameter."

You sure it's km? My google search keeps trying to correct it to mm. The only km hit I get is this PF thread...


EDIT -- Ouch! Evo, cut it out. I didn't even mention the inter-whatever! All I said was "google"...
 
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interweb
 
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Gear300 said:
interweb
I'm banning the next person that says it for a week. :mad:
 
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Evo said:
I'm banning the next person that says it for a week. :mad:

How about if I just add it as a tag to this thread? Not that I know how to add tags...

*runs and hides from cast klonks and bans...*
 
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wolram said:
2. Where can a Roman emperor be found with 90km diameter.
Here you go: Julius was 90km wide

3. Who was the philosopher who tried to cure his sight with cow manure and baking in the sun.
My guesses would be Gandhi or Pliny.
 
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Gokul43201 said:
Here you go: Julius was 90km wide

My guesses would be Gandhi or Pliny.
I know I've read about the eye thing, and it's driving me nuts.
 
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berkeman said:
How about if I just add it as a tag to this thread? Not that I know how to add tags...

*runs and hides from cast klonks and bans...*
You're lucky I love you Berkeman. :wink:
 
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LowlyPion said:
You're likely safe from Google on the cow manure and philosopher one though - too many hits.
:smile:

Evo said:
I'm banning the next person that says it for a week. :mad:

I don't think I could say interweb for a whole week. :rolleyes: :biggrin:

(Actually, I thought it was a British thing since it seems it's the Brits calling it the interweb usually. Sort of like their answerphone contraptions...is voicemail the same in both English languages?)
 
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Evo said:
I know I've read about the eye thing, and it's driving me nuts.

I am sure if anyone will get you will, but do not cry over it.
 
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Evo said:
I'm banning the next person that says it for a week. :mad:

Interweb would be more descriptive as it branches in any old direction not a grid like pattern.
Or even it is chaotic , so may be intermess would be better.
 
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anything's better than what my girlfriend thinks it is "innernet"
 
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Two little ones.

What is a vug?

What is zug?
 
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zug zug was what a boy caveman and a girl caveman do together in that Ringo Starr movie.
 
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Evo said:
INTERNET. What is with people starting to call the internet the interweb?

You're saying "internet" as if there was only one. I'm using several as we speak.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internets
 
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WarPhalange said:
You're saying "internet" as if there was only one. I'm using several as we speak.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internets

Look, it's very simple - it's a series of tubes.
 
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wolram said:
What is zug?

2 micrograms?

What is a vug?

a "very ugly girl" (or "guy")
 
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Chi Meson said:
2 micrograms?



a "very ugly girl" (or "guy")

Sorry Chi.
 
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wolram said:
Two little ones.

What is a vug?

a dollar ninety five.
 
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May be you would have to play scrabble a lot to know these.
 
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wolram said:
So the proper name is the INTRAWEB.

INTRAWEBS. As in "I'm going to find me some information on one a them thar INTRAWEBS."
 

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