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Old November 22nd 03, 12:49 AM
Robert Perkins
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On Fri, 21 Nov 2003 22:54:42 GMT, "Richard Hertz"
wrote:

and which hypothesis in mathematics can't be proven or shown false that is
the basis for all other math?


"The shortest distance between two points is a straight line."

Every pilot knows the shortest distance is a circle, and a great one
at that. But it's probably safer to fly VOR to VOR if you don't have a
GPS on board.

Rob, attempting topicality. :-D

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