h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

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Lifson

Welcome Researcher 219098!

It's always interesting to find out how people arrive here at h2g2...
...did you find us through a web search for information about Shergar? Or were you here a while and posted here first?

Either way, I'm sure you'll find lots of interesting stuff around the place! If you'd like to give yourself a more catchy name than Researcher 219098, you can change it in your Preferences over there on the left.

Being a Yank, I'd never heard of Shergar before reading this entry and I must say it was one of the wildest things I'd ever heard about Horse Racing! What a bizarre story!

I'm sure the author is gratified that you liked his work. Perhaps you'd like to write something of your own?

That's really the whole point of the place - sharing your 'unconventional knowledge' with a worldwide audience here on h2g2. If you'd like to learn more about the Guide and what it's all about do check out the Tour at http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/DontPanic-Tour

Again, welcome to the Guide and I hope you enjoy your stay!



- Jimi X