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The Topic: i^2

Mr. ASCII
Imaginary numbers? What's up with that? Aren't all numbers technically imaginary? I mean you can't exactly be walking around and then trip over the number one. They're just abstract concepts that we use to try and make sense of the world around us.

Responses:
Dr. Egon Spengler
Yes, but you can show me "1" of something. Like "1" apple. You can even show someone 1/2 of an apple. I challenge you to show me the square root of -1 apples.
Professor Farnsworth
Oooh... I've been working on a plant that grows them.
Dr. Egon Spengler
Are you sure?
Professor Farnsworth
Oh, my, yes.
Dr. Egon Spengler
Dr. Egon Spengler
Can I see?
Professor Farnsworth
It's right here.
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