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Re:1984: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by zxter on Thursday April 08, 2021 @10:10AM (#26738858)
> Adams never revealed the origin of 42.

Actually Stephen Fry claims that Douglas Adams told him. But it seems he is taking it to the grave to honor his vow.[0]

[0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phrases_from_The_Hitchhiker%27...?

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Re:1984: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by fiftyacorn on Thursday April 08, 2021 @01:35PM (#26741567)
I've heard fry say this before but don't believe him
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