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Uncwilly 2010-11-10 00:42

[QUOTE=Zeta-Flux;236344]I was thinking maybe "the internet" or something like that.[/QUOTE][QUOTE]3) Is it a physical thing, or if it is an abstract concept does it have a physical manifestation? Not, Really.[/QUOTE][SIZE="1"][COLOR="White"][SUP].[/SUP][/COLOR][/SIZE]

only_human 2010-11-10 00:54

Well. collectively what we have been doing is playing a guessing game. That itself almost seems to qualify as the answer. I tested variations of that on SHA-1 but lightning didn't strike.

retina 2010-11-10 00:57

[QUOTE=only_human;236352]I tested variations of that on SHA-1 but lightning didn't strike.[/QUOTE]I seeded the string with some other stuff, so I doubt that method will get you anywhere. But if you do manage to get it that way then full kudos for reversing SHA-1. :bow:

only_human 2010-11-10 01:07

[QUOTE=retina;236354]I seeded the string with some other stuff, so I doubt that method will get you anywhere. But if you do manage to get it that way then full kudos for reversing SHA-1. :bow:[/QUOTE]
That would be impressive. Kind of like landing a 747 by having a heart attack on the instrument panel. Hmm, people is there a hint here about the correct ballpark of possible answers?

I forgot to mention that games was listed under resources on that courtesy page

Uncwilly 2010-11-10 01:47

20) Is it [SPOILER]The Game, which I have lost[/SPOILER]?
Spoilerized for your protection.

only_human 2010-11-10 01:49

[SPOILER]Ha! Made you look! Snicker, snicker. I have no idea at all! :smile:[/SPOILER]

retina 2010-11-10 02:01

[QUOTE=Uncwilly;236357]20) Is it The Game, which I have lost?[/QUOTE]Can I assume you mean this game: [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Game_%28mind_game%29[/url] ?

Flatlander 2010-11-10 02:02

Looks like I missed the 20th question.
I'm guessing [SPOILER]296d627eb545419e82f9d01afdffcab83832fa0a[/SPOILER]:grin:

Uncwilly 2010-11-10 02:07

[QUOTE=retina;236361]Can I assume you mean this game: [url]http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Game_%28mind_game%29[/url] ?[/QUOTE]Yes.

retina 2010-11-10 02:13

[QUOTE=Uncwilly;236357]20) Is it [SPOILER]The Game, which I have lost[/SPOILER]?
Spoilerized for your protection.[/QUOTE]No.

BTW: someone mentioned the answer in the discussion. You guys all want to guess some more, or shall I reveal and put you out of your misery?

Flatlander 2010-11-10 02:16

Brainstorming?


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