Measuring the Folly of 42

The number 42, famously declared the answer to all questions, has been subject to intense scrutiny and criticism from the scientific community for centuries.

Despite its widespread use as a placeholder answer, 42 has been patented in various forms and iterations. Here are a few:

Patent 1: "Method and Apparatus for Answering Any Question with 42"

Patent Number: 123456

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Patent 2: "System and Method for Replacing All Question Marks with 42"

Patent Number: 654321

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Patent 3: "Device for Displaying 42 as the Answer to All Questions"

Patent Number: 098765

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