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#176 2012-03-04 11:42:00
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Now give me the answer, please.
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#177 2012-03-04 11:46:34
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In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
#178 2012-03-04 11:50:19
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Hi bobbym
The limit operator is just an excuse for doing something you know you can't.
“It's the subject that nobody knows anything about that we can all talk about!” ― Richard Feynman
“A secret's worth depends on the people from whom it must be kept.” ― Carlos Ruiz Zafón
#179 2012-03-04 11:52:45
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Hi;
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
#180 2012-03-04 11:57:29
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Hi bobbym
That's because of the similarities in latin and cyrillic letters.
What you are referring to its MOCKBA.
The limit operator is just an excuse for doing something you know you can't.
“It's the subject that nobody knows anything about that we can all talk about!” ― Richard Feynman
“A secret's worth depends on the people from whom it must be kept.” ― Carlos Ruiz Zafón
#181 2012-03-04 12:01:47
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Okay, yes here we say Moscow. But americans are infamous for their lack of caring about other culture's pronunciations. Many people here do not have their correct name because it could not be pronounced by the idiot behind the desk and was therefore changed.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
#182 2012-03-04 12:05:33
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I know that.I especially hate the fuss about 'ć' and 'č'.
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“It's the subject that nobody knows anything about that we can all talk about!” ― Richard Feynman
“A secret's worth depends on the people from whom it must be kept.” ― Carlos Ruiz Zafón
#183 2012-03-04 12:08:53
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My brother understands some Russian and can write using the Cyrillic alphabet, I cannot.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
#184 2012-03-04 12:16:03
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Does he speak any Serbian?
The limit operator is just an excuse for doing something you know you can't.
“It's the subject that nobody knows anything about that we can all talk about!” ― Richard Feynman
“A secret's worth depends on the people from whom it must be kept.” ― Carlos Ruiz Zafón
#185 2012-03-04 12:18:12
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I do not think so. At the time he was learning it because he wanted to read Russian chess books. Back then there was only Yugoslavia.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
#186 2012-03-04 12:26:44
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Okay.Which languages do you speak? I mean besides English.
The limit operator is just an excuse for doing something you know you can't.
“It's the subject that nobody knows anything about that we can all talk about!” ― Richard Feynman
“A secret's worth depends on the people from whom it must be kept.” ― Carlos Ruiz Zafón
#187 2012-03-04 12:29:43
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Smatterings of languages from chess and literature. I used to speak a little Japanese,German and Latin ( Roman Catholic Background ). I slowly forgot all of it and never learned my native tongue. So I would say zilch!
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
#188 2012-03-04 20:19:37
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Hi bobbym
What's your mother tongue?
The limit operator is just an excuse for doing something you know you can't.
“It's the subject that nobody knows anything about that we can all talk about!” ― Richard Feynman
“A secret's worth depends on the people from whom it must be kept.” ― Carlos Ruiz Zafón
#189 2012-03-04 20:26:56
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hi bobbym and Stefy,
I 'accidentally' clicked on that hidden box, so now I know too!
I've just reviewed all the posts. I can't believe we scouted around the edge of the answer without ever suggesting it! 
I guess that ends this round with a score of
bobbym 1 us 0
At least that means we can start a new "What's My Line?"
And, bobbym, by the rules of I Spy you get to post the next one.
As for Moscva, I'm afraid we Brits have been getting foreign names wrong since before you (USA) were born so I think you probably got it from us.
That's why we called Beijing Peking and pronounce Paris as Paris when the natives say Pari.
And our biggest error was to call the Aborigine Americans, Red Indians 
for which I humbly apologise.
Now that everyone is speaking 'English' perhaps we'll listen more carefully in future!
Bob
You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him find it within himself..........Galileo Galilei
#190 2012-03-04 20:31:48
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Hi bob
In Serbia we call Beijing Peking as well and for Vienna we use Beč, which is totally kaboobly doo.
As for the game, I am just waiting for a new one.They are fun and build teamwork.
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The limit operator is just an excuse for doing something you know you can't.
“It's the subject that nobody knows anything about that we can all talk about!” ― Richard Feynman
“A secret's worth depends on the people from whom it must be kept.” ― Carlos Ruiz Zafón
#191 2012-03-04 20:33:54
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Hi Stefy,
Yes, the list of "Getting the Name Wrong" is very long!
That's why we English call it 'tea'. Most people here think we invented it too!
Bob
You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him find it within himself..........Galileo Galilei
#192 2012-03-04 20:38:06
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Well I don't know how it should be called, but if I'm not mistaken it originates from India.
The limit operator is just an excuse for doing something you know you can't.
“It's the subject that nobody knows anything about that we can all talk about!” ― Richard Feynman
“A secret's worth depends on the people from whom it must be kept.” ― Carlos Ruiz Zafón
#193 2012-03-04 20:43:43
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hi
According to Wiki the most likely origin is China rather than India and the Mandarin word is pronounced 'cha'.
Still I must stop apologising for my ancestors and get on. I've got to spend the morning setting up a sound system for school so I'll say goodbye for now.
Bob
You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him find it within himself..........Galileo Galilei
#194 2012-03-04 20:48:25
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Hi bob
Ok, see you.
The limit operator is just an excuse for doing something you know you can't.
“It's the subject that nobody knows anything about that we can all talk about!” ― Richard Feynman
“A secret's worth depends on the people from whom it must be kept.” ― Carlos Ruiz Zafón
#195 2012-03-04 22:00:52
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Hi Bob;
We have done the same with Paris and Beijing. But it has progressed way passed that. My last name is the name of the town where my grandparents were born! This is because the guards at Ellis island were unable to pronounce it. So they changed it to what they thought they could pronounce.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
#196 2012-03-05 22:24:07
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What's my line?
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
#197 2012-03-05 22:32:36
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hi bobbym,
Hope you are well today.
(1) Is he alive today as far as you know, obviously? (to Stefy: as it's black and white we might as well establish whether he is still around now or deceased.)
Bob
You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him find it within himself..........Galileo Galilei
#198 2012-03-05 22:36:01
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Hi Bob;
Howdy! Yes he is alive today.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.
#199 2012-03-05 23:06:36
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Hi bob
Yes I understand that.And since he is alive we must take into account that he is now old.
To bobbym
1.Does he live in the USA?
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The limit operator is just an excuse for doing something you know you can't.
“It's the subject that nobody knows anything about that we can all talk about!” ― Richard Feynman
“A secret's worth depends on the people from whom it must be kept.” ― Carlos Ruiz Zafón
#200 2012-03-05 23:11:47
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He may have lived in many countries but he is not an American by birth.
In mathematics, you don't understand things. You just get used to them.
Probability is the most important concept in modern science, especially as nobody has the slightest notion what it means.
90% of mathematicians do not understand 90% of currently published mathematics.