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From: Ronald G Minnich <rminnich@lanl.gov>
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uriel@cat-v.org wrote:

> I think I heard someone quote Rob as saying something like: "lower
> than the probability that all the atoms in one half of the universe
> would get up all at the same time and move to the other side of the
> universe"

right, but lest we lose track, don't forget the importance of the hash 
you pick. You could pick one with considerably higher probability.

Here's one: odd parity.

Of course, calling that a 'hash' is probably not justifiable :-)

ron

p.s. Of course, believers in homeopathy might not believe in Venti, not 
sure.