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From: ark@alice.UUCP (Andrew Koenig)
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Subject: A parable
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Date: Thu, 6-Dec-84 13:48:44 EST
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There was once a scientist who kept a horseshoe fastened above
the door of his lab.  A friend asked:  "Why do you keep a
horseshoe fastened above the door of your lab?"

The scientist replied: "For good luck, of course."

"But surely you don't believe that horseshoes bring
good luck.  That's just a superstition."

"Yes, you're right; it is a superstition."

"Well, why do you do it then if you don't believe in it?"

"I understand it works whether you believe in it or not."