Jim Menegay  wrote:

> tomhendricks474{at}cs.com (TomHendricks474) wrote:
> > So why is #5 out of step?
> Because 4 is the magic number.  Unless you convert, that is, to the 
> Quintarian faith.  You should read "The Curse of Chalion", by Lois
> McMaster Bujold.  Best sci-fi author ever. "Curse" is more fantasy
> than pure sci-fi, but it still was shortlisted for the Hugo.

Quinarianism - William Macleay. Everything exists in osculating circles
of four within one.

Note to moderator: This is actually on-topic :-)

[moderator's note: I never doubted it for a second. - JAH]

-- 
John Wilkins
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"Men mark it when they hit, but do not mark it when they miss" 
                                               - Francis Bacon
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