Yesterday we got some funny answers from Wolfram Alpha, the search engine that promised to enlighten us. Today, this catalog of silly answers uncovers its true nature as a failed stand-up comedian and pop culture expert.
It has a little thing for everyone: Skynet, HAL, African vs European swallows, the meaning of life, Bob Dylan, love and hate, and even programming jokes. I wonder how many more nutty Easter Eggs the thing is hiding. [Thanks readers]
Gary
Friday, June 5, 2009 at 10:19 AMQ: Open the pod bay doors, HAL.
A: I’m sorry Dave, I’m afraid I can’t do that.
Lochlan
Friday, June 5, 2009 at 1:52 PMAsking when Jesus was born gives an interesting answer: http://www30.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=when+was+jesus+born%3F
marztar
Friday, June 5, 2009 at 4:06 PMIs it aimed at just entertaining bored geeks?
How often does it update??
I asked who the president of El Salvador is..
http://www30.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=who+is+the+president+of+El+Salvador%3F
ok.. true.. up until the end of May.
ask it who the NEW president is..
http://www30.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=who+is+the+new+president+of+El+Salvador%3F
my conclusion: wolfram is fag!
Keep up with the current events if you want to become the prime place for knowledge.
Dan
Friday, June 5, 2009 at 4:12 PMhttp://www58.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=are+you+better+than+google%3F
ScHwAnG
Friday, June 5, 2009 at 6:22 PMWhat is the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow?
http://www43.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=What+is+the+airspeed+velocity+of+an+unladen+swallow%3F
Cole
Friday, June 5, 2009 at 7:22 PMhttp://www26.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=where+do+you+live
that one is a bit scary, ask where it lives, it told me it lived on the internet……….. it is everywhere
and > http://www26.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=are+you+alive
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
UNDER DEVELOPMENT, they are making it alive!