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Political and Social Commentary by Dave Satre
The Answer to the Eternal Question
The movie Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy offers the answer to the eternal question: 42. The movie, based on Douglas Adams’ novel is funny, it's got plenty of special effects for science fiction fans and the story holds together very well. I'm surprised it hasn't done better at the box office.
However, I point to an even more authoritative source for the answer to The Eternal Question: Page 42 of Uncle John's Biggest Ever Bathroom Reader. (truly heavy reading)
Some interesting 42 facts:
Light reflects off water at a 42 degree angle to create a rainbow
Jerusalem covers 42 square miles.
There were 42 generations from Abraham to Christ
Each column of The Torah contains exactly 42 lines
The Statue of Liberty's right arm is 42 feet long
Elvis died at age 42
The Next Generation's Enterprise has 42 decks
Clinton was the 42nd U.S. President
Two dice have 42 dots
There are exactly 42 Oreo cookies in a one-pound package
Coincidence? I think not .....