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noisereductions · 09.24.2009, 11:04 AM

17 is the least random number[3], according to the Hackers' Jargon File. There is a proven theorem that 17 is the value most likely to be picked as a "random" number when such is needed in journalism which is derived from the Feller number.[4]

09.24.2009, 11:04 AM	#641
noisereductions invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New England, USA Posts: 16,210	17 is the least random number[3], according to the Hackers' Jargon File. There is a proven theorem that 17 is the value most likely to be picked as a "random" number when such is needed in journalism which is derived from the Feller number.[4] __________________ noisereduxinstalled.weebly.com
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