A striped racer, also known as the California whipsnake, is a species of non-venomous snake native to the coast and foothills of California. It is a long, slender, and fast-moving snake, identified by its distinctive stripes running down the length of its body. They primarily feed on lizards and small rodents. The scientific name for this species is Masticophis lateralis.
Infinite improbability drive
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Even faster than light or even [ludicrous speed], the Infinite Improbability Drive allows the fictional ship [The Heart of Gold] to go anywhere, no matter how improbable. Its description from the novel from which originates, The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy:
The Infinite Improbability Drive is a wonderful new method of crossing interstellar distances in a few seconds; without all that tedious [mucking about] in hyperspace. As the Improbability Drive reaches infinite improbability, it passes through every conceivable point in every conceivable universe almost simultaneously. In other words, youre never sure where youll end up or even what species youll be when you get there. Its therefore important to dress accordingly. The Infinite Improbability Drive was invented following research into finite improbability which was often used to break the ice at parties by making all the molecules in the hostess undergarments leap one foot simultaneously to the left in accordance with the theory of indeterminacy. Many respectable physicists said they werent going to stand for that sort of thing, partly because it was a [debasement] of science, but mostly because they didnt get invited to those sort of parties.
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