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Subject: Re: A universal system of units
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Date: Thu, 26-Jan-84 11:08:53 EST
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From:  Chris Heiny 

	"Why not have a universal system based on 42, since it is the Ultimate
	 Answer?  :-)"


Or better yet, 47.  Since 47 is the most common number in the universe
(or so I am told), it would be much more obvious a constant to those who
don't know the Answer yet.

				Chris

PS Is anyone else out there in SFLoversLand acquainted with the 47
theorem?  I used to have the proof for above fact, but cannot find it.