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Old 01-29-2008, 01:00 AM
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Why is WWW an abbreviation to World Wide Web when it is easier to say World Wide Web?
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For that matter, why is it called "double u?" Why not "wuh?"
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Old 01-29-2008, 03:21 AM
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Why is WWW an abbreviation to World Wide Web when it is easier to say World Wide Web?
Easier to type or write, I'm thinking.
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Old 01-29-2008, 04:25 AM
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Why is WWW an abbreviation to World Wide Web when it is easier to say World Wide Web?
It isn't. WWW is an abbreviation for World Three.

What?
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Old 01-29-2008, 03:32 PM
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Why does the World Wide Web need a logo?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...25/WWWlogo.png
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Why does the World Wide Web need a logo?

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...25/WWWlogo.png
At the time the logo was created, it was much more of a unique product, service and web presence. Now, not so much -- things have gotten a lot more crowded.
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Why do people always refer to the Fifth Way as the Argument From Design? It's nothing of the sort!
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Oh god, don't suggest such a thing! I've read of studies to find out what the best method is to help with nicotine cravings (smoking apparently) and extensive scientific studies into what's worse, the sound of puking or a baby crying.

Whatever happened to that cancer thing that was popular a few years back? They cured it I suppose? You don't hear about it.


And while we're on the topic: Cancer. CAN it be cured? From my understanding of it it seems like it couldn't possibly be possible. But that's with only a basic education in Biology.
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It isn't. WWW is an abbreviation for World Three.

What?
Or, sometimes, The Wild Wild West, also known as W3.

No, not the Will Smith one, the other one.
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It isn't. WWW is an abbreviation for World Three.

What?
I was also under the impression everyone knew this.
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Only in English, dear. :P
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I could look this up, but I might as well hassle you guys: Is it

Blue, blue-green, green-blue, green
Or
Blue, green-blue, blue-green, green?

How do you know if you're in love? Honestly, this one has been both Persisting and Niggling me for quite some time.

What does fruitcake really taste like? I've never had any, never intend to, but still...
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What does fruitcake really taste like? I've never had any, never intend to, but still...
Like brandy, if done properly.
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And what if it's NOT done properly?
Actually, I have no idea what brandy tastes like.

Don't most people just say "the Web" these days?
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Only in English, dear. :P
You do all speak it anyway.
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