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

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As I found out today there is a very simple way to manipulate people. Here in Denmark we usually say, "Thanks for dinner" to the cook and the cook responds with, "You're welcome". In 99% of the cases studied the cook replies in the exact same tone and pitch as the one giving thanks. It works with children as well as grown ups. This form of manipulation is harmles, of course, yet it is still puzzling...

In other news of universal randomnes: Rune moved to England today to studie design and the Red Hammer had metal removed from his knee yesterday. I wish them both well...