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Gordi (sp.) knot
Hi there,
have just watched a programme on TV (Brainiac:History abuse) that described a knot that was almost impossible to undo. Didn't catch all the segment but basically they tried to undo it with 2 JCBs, without luck. Anyone know what I'm talking about? Have a feeling the spelling is wrong as Google didn't help. TIA Andy If you can keep your head while those around you are losing theirs, you may have misjudged the situation. andy.ceeatdsl.pipex.com |
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andicee wrote:
. . . that described a knot that was almost impossible to undo. . . . Andy, It was probably the Gordian Knot. Here are a couple of sites that speculate about what the Gordian knot was and how it could be untied: 1. http://www.maa.org/devlin/devlin_9_01.html 2. http://www.weeklyscientist.com/ws/articles/knot.htm . basically they tried to undo it with 2 JCBs, without luck. Unfortunately, I didn't see the TV progam. By the way, may I ask, what is a JCB? Brian. |
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Hi MCC,
Well! You are not there. I press post and you are there. Eight time zones and we press within the groups update time! (or at least close). Neat coincidence. Post and the world posts with you! :-) Cheers - Brian. |
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Thank you!
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Brian G. wrote:
Thank you! Thanks guys. Sorry I didn't get back to you on the JCB question but as you can see MCC answered it admirably. -- Andy If you can keep your head while those around you are losing theirs, you may have misjudged the situation. andy.ceeatdsl.pipex.com |
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