What Does 42?

It's a number that's so profound, so divine, that Douglas Adams himself said it was the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe, and everything.

Or is it just a number that's really good at basketball? Maybe it's the number of flavors of ice cream available at the Galactic Gourmet in the year 3050.

Or possibly, just possibly, it's the number of people who still don't understand the meaning of 42 and are reading this page for answers.

Learn more about the literary significance of 42 in the classic tale of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy

Or, if you're feeling sporty, see why 42 is the number to beat in the 3050 Galactic Gourmet's Hoop Fest

Or maybe, just maybe, 42 is actually a portal to another dimension and you'll find the answers there