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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The discussion includes informal language and humor, which may affect the clarity of the historical and philosophical claims being made. Some assumptions about the terms and measurements are left unverified.

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  • #31


wolram said:
So the proper name is the INTRAWEB.
NO

Interweb (sometimes intarweb(s)) is an ironic term used to indicate inexperience by intentionally and incorrectly merging the terms 'Internet' and 'World Wide Web'. The joke is that many inexperienced users access content on the World Wide Web (or "Web") via the "Internet" without knowing what either is. [1]

The term interweb originated as the hacker culture response to the ever-increasing influx of inexperienced users to the Internet's forums and chat rooms. Whereas the Internet had previously been the exclusive domain of the tech-savvy, it was now attracting millions of newcomers (newbies) who were now participating in it (often with poor netiquette). Referring to the Internet as the interweb mocks the inexperience and ignorance of these newcomers, whose lack of understanding of the workings of the 'net' would often amuse or annoy the more experienced.
I believe that should say sarcastic, not ironic.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interweb
 
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  • #32


Ahh, explaining British humour to an American. Does a more frustrating activity exist?!

Interweb interweb interweb![/size]
 
  • #33


brewnog said:
Ahh, explaining British humour to an American. Does a more frustrating activity exist?!

Interweb interweb interweb![/size]
Biscuits are not cookies! When you go to a website, does the site put a cookie or a biscuit on your computer? hmmmm?

fish2qn4.gif


 
  • #34


3. is Heraclitus.
 
  • #35


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.

I call it the Intertubes.
 
  • #36


Evo said:
Biscuits are not cookies! When you go to a website, does the site put a cookie or a biscuit on your computer? hmmmm?

fish2qn4.gif

You guys, you will get uppity when you you do not have an answer

:biggrin:
 
  • #37


durt said:
3. is Heraclitus.

Yey, the chosen one:smile:.
 
  • #38


wolram said:
Yey, the chosen one:smile:.
Rats! I wasn't even close.
 

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