According to the calculations of James Ussher, Archbishop of Armagh (1581-1656), the first day of creation was October 23, 4004 BC.
So the Universe is 6011 years old today!
Happy Birthday Universe
- Izzy HaveMercy
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Should be one helluva cake to support all them candles.
Happy Birthday!
Get pished, destroy! (ah, already too late )
IZ.
Happy Birthday!
Get pished, destroy! (ah, already too late )
IZ.
- Norman Hunter
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I reckon he got his maths a bit wrong
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He worked it out by adding up all the dates and ages in the bible apparently. Among other dates he worked out, Noah's flood was in 2348 BC. (Pity the ancient Egyptians didn't notice... )
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- Izzy HaveMercy
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He also predicted a new Sisters album out for 2004.
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- Norman Hunter
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Life before telly must have benn really s**tmarkfiend wrote:He worked it out by adding up all the dates and ages in the bible apparently. Among other dates he worked out, Noah's flood was in 2348 BC. (Pity the ancient Egyptians didn't notice... )
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- Brideoffrankenstein
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I'd quite like a slice thoughIzzy HaveMercy wrote:Should be one helluva cake to support all them candles