Earthquake Nearby: What Does 'Askew' Mean?

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The discussion revolves around the meaning of the word 'askew' in the context of a recent earthquake experienced by a participant. The conversation includes playful interactions and references to internet tricks and Easter eggs related to search engines.

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  • One participant mentions experiencing a 4.7 magnitude earthquake and questions the meaning of 'askew' as found in a questionnaire.
  • Several participants engage in light-hearted banter and share links to hidden tricks in search engines.
  • Another participant references a famous quote from Douglas Adams, suggesting that understanding it may require familiarity with his work.
  • There is a mention of 'Easter eggs' in applications, with a suggestion to search for them in Wolfram Alpha.

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The conversation lacks a detailed exploration of the term 'askew' itself, focusing instead on the humorous aspects of internet searches and Easter eggs.

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There's been an earthquake of about 4.7 on I don't know which scale less than 50 km away from where I live. I filled a questionnaire and there was the word askew in it, so I asked google what it means and... well try yourself. Put askew in google. :smile:
 
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That's awesome!
 
Buahaha!
 
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That's pretty awesome.

Although, not quite as good, it reminds me of this. Go to Wolfram Alpha and type in
"Answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything"

(You might have to be a Douglas Adams fan to get that though.)
 
:biggrin: why is it ?
 
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That's pretty awesome.

Although, not quite as good, it reminds me of this. Go to Wolfram Alpha and type in
"Answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything"

(You might have to be a Douglas Adams fan to get that though.)


Easter Egg: A secret message or screen buried in an application.

Try typing easter egg in wolframalpha...
:-p
 

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