I ran across this,  thought that some of you might find this entertaining...

   (Vcc)
     |
     e
   (PNP)b-----------------+
     c                    |
     |                   -+
     +---\              / |
     |    \            /  |
   (10K)  (crossed caps) (1M)
     |    /   10nF     \  |
     +---/              \ |
     |                   -+
     c                    |
   (NPN)b-----------------+
     e
     |
   (Gnd)

It apparently _is_ a multivibrator,  though with only two resistors and two
caps,  a few less parts than the usual astable circuit...

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