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 It often loops, which is perhaps elegant. 
		   — Doug McIlroy, 
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 One of the most frightening things about coming to Cornell is being introduced. 
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 I'm sure I can tell you today a lot more false theorems than usual. 
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 McIlroy: Desnard's Theorem is a theorem that is just barely true.
Hartmanis: Is there a known use for it?
McIlroy: Yes! Putting the final chapter in geometry books. 
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