In Douglas Adams' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, a super intelligent race of beings builds a computer (called Deep Thought) to get an answer to the universe's ultimate question: "What is the meaning of life, the universe, and everything?" After seven and half million years of contemplation and calculation on the question, Deep Thought gives a very simple and supposedly off the wall answer: 42

For Hitchhiker fans, you know that the number has been the focus of Geek-speak and scrutiny around the globe for decades (books have been written concerning its significance, folks!). If you're not a Hitchhiker fan (which I'm sure encompasses about 96.3% of you reading this - lol!), I will leave you to your own internet searches as there's a TON of stuff out there regarding the significance or non-significance of 42!! Have fun!

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