1. What year did 200 priests die in Chester.

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The discussion covers several historical and philosophical inquiries, including the year of the deaths of 200 priests during the Battle of Chester, which participants noted they found online but did not specify. A question about a Roman emperor with a 90km diameter led to a humorous exchange, with Julius Caesar being mentioned as the answer. The conversation also delved into a philosopher who attempted to cure his eyesight using cow manure and sunlight, with guesses including Gandhi and Pliny, but the correct answer was identified as Heraclitus. The term "interweb" was frequently referenced, sparking a debate about its usage and the internet's portrayal, with some participants expressing annoyance at the term while others found it amusing. The discussion also touched on the differences in language and humor between British and American English, particularly regarding terms like "biscuits" and "cookies." Overall, the thread blended historical trivia with lighthearted banter about internet culture and language.
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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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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?

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  • #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?

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

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  • #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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