The number 42
Created | Updated Jul 25, 2005
Apart from being the meaning of life, does the number 42 have any influence on our world? Does it signify anything, or is it just a random number? This article sets out to prove nothing. And it seems to do so pretty well..
42 in history
- In the Egyptian Book of the dead there are 42 judges in the halls of Osiris which set tests. If these were passed the soul went to paradise, if they were failed the soul was torn apart.
- Prince Albert, married to queen Victoria of Britain, died aged 42
- Brutus and Cassius Longinus, who killed Caesar, commited suicide in 42BC, having been defeated by Mark Anthony
42 in science
- 42 degrees is the highest amount the sun can be over the horizon for a rainbow to be visible
- Nitric acid melts at -42 deg
42 in life
- A marathon is 42km
- Baseball bats can be no longer than 42inches
Manipulations
Using the code A=1...Z=26
- D.Adams= 4+1+4+1+13+19=42
Using the code A=26...Z=1
- Life= 15+18+21+22= 76. 7x6=42
The myth of 42- making 42 out of user numbers
This article will be added to when I find more out
