You nailed it in the last paragraph.

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RobVG — 7/4/2003 4:10:23 AM (archived)

It was actually an old Microsoft interview brain teaser that had to be retired. It became so well known that people would blurt out the answer before the question was asked (not really).

As far as rhetoric goes, I have yet to find a definition that rings a bell with me. Would you be so kind as to give me yours?

Regards,

Rob

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Does Buddha get wet? - gbaikie - 7/1/2003 4:34:41 AM
- Id still like to see you build and demo a small model (n/t) - alcaray - 7/2/2003 11:24:06 PM
  - re: Id still like to see you build and demo a small model - gbaikie - 7/3/2003 1:18:48 AM
    - The size that is cheapest to build, but still demonstrates the principle. Up to you. (n/t) - alcaray - 7/3/2003 4:22:45 PM
      - re: The size that is cheapest to build, but still demonstrates the principle. - gbaikie - 7/3/2003 7:13:27 PM
- re: Does Buddha get wet? - Nick Hoffman - 7/1/2003 8:08:01 AM
  - LOL - Brilliant bit of writing, Nick! (n/t) - Fox - 7/2/2003 3:26:34 PM
  - re: re: Does Buddha get wet? - gbaikie - 7/1/2003 10:54:13 AM
- Why are manhole covers round and not square? - RobVG - 7/1/2003 5:50:54 AM
  - Why manhole covers are round and not square (caution: TMI) - Fox - 7/2/2003 4:13:46 PM
    - You nailed it in the last paragraph. - RobVG - 7/4/2003 4:10:23 AM
  - re: Why are manhole covers round and not square? - gbaikie - 7/1/2003 12:32:25 PM

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