Wednesday, September 05, 2007

Note to self: get out more

During a computer training session last week the Microsoft Wizard came up and before he could be deactivated he started reading the help text - in Stephen Hawkings voice. I was surprised - until I realised that Mr Hawkings voice is computer-generated also - and while I know I knew that, it still came as a shock to realise that others may use "his" voice. I guess we take having our own distinct voice for granted.
Also in the never-before-realised department - ginger beer can be alcoholic (and quite potent the way my brother brews it!). But does this mean sarsaparilla could be as well? And that it wasn't a "soft" drink in the good ol' Wild West?

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