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Re: OT: What is the name of our Universe?
In string theory, the sub-universes are called "branes" (short for membranes).
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February 13th, 2004, 01:42 AM
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Re: OT: What is the name of our Universe?
I think in terms of
"My Universe"
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February 13th, 2004, 06:08 PM
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Re: OT: What is the name of our Universe?
There is a multitude of universes in the Multiverse.
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February 14th, 2004, 05:02 PM
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Re: OT: What is the name of our Universe?
It's like capnq says. I've also seen contexts where 'universe' refers to the observable universe. This can deteriorate into a semantic argument very easily.
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Re: OT: What is the name of our Universe?
"Home sweet Home." That's what I call 'Our Universe' 
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February 14th, 2004, 08:12 PM
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Re: OT: What is the name of our Universe?
yeah, that sounds about right.
i wonder what an ant would call it's anthill?
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Re: OT: What is the name of our Universe?
Quote:
Originally posted by narf poit chez BOOM:
i wonder what an ant would call it's anthill?
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"Walton's Mountain"? 
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