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TessA

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26-06-2017, 09:39 AM

Re: Dilemmas

Originally Posted by Dextrous63 ->

In mathematical terms, a "lemma" is a little theory which contributes to the proof of a big theory. So a dilemma is two of them.

Aw, that sounds cute...

...and fluffy!

Longdogs

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26-06-2017, 09:42 AM

Re: Dilemmas

Originally Posted by Dextrous63 ->

In mathematical terms, a "lemma" is a little theory which contributes to the proof of a big theory. So a dilemma is two of them.

Interesting. I didn't know that. I had to Google it first to check you weren't winding us up.

Mr Ploppy

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26-06-2017, 09:47 AM

Re: Dilemmas

How do you pronounce d-i-l-e-m-m-a? I really want to know.

TessA

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26-06-2017, 09:52 AM

Re: Dilemmas

Dill - Emma?
Whose Emma and is she a dill? ( what's a dill?)
..or dial Emma, if you know her!

Mr Ploppy

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26-06-2017, 09:57 AM

Re: Dilemmas

Crikey, you're just as confused as I am today, Tess.

Mups

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26-06-2017, 10:00 AM

Re: Dilemmas

I think it's something in the air Ploppy.

I've noticed quite a few odd posts of late.

Mr Ploppy

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26-06-2017, 10:03 AM

Re: Dilemmas

Originally Posted by Mups ->

I think it's something in the air Ploppy.

I've noticed quite a few odd posts of late.

Could also be in the water, Mupsy. Too much alcohol in it.

TessA

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26-06-2017, 11:25 AM

Re: Dilemmas

Originally Posted by Mr Ploppy ->

Could also be in the water, Mupsy. Too much alcohol in it.

Must be in the air, I'm teetotal!

I blame the wind blowing "air" over from Glastonbury!

Mr Ploppy

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26-06-2017, 11:30 AM

Re: Dilemmas

Originally Posted by TessA ->

Must be in the air, I'm teetotal!

I blame the wind blowing "air" over from Glastonbury!

Better get out of the draft quickly.

Robert Jnr.

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27-06-2017, 11:53 AM

Re: Dilemmas

I have been researching this topic and believe you are confused in your thinking.
Di-Lemmings ( actual word) are an incredibly rare sight being as everyone knows from their schooldays Lemmings gather in enormous groups with one purpose, that is to jump off cliffs.

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