Friday Trivia Quiz

[Akie]

Here's one I heard yesterday. How did HAL, the computer in 2001 Space Odyssey gets its name?

Heuristically programmed ALgorithmic computer

 

[Paul_Stewart]

Heuristically programmed ALgorithmic computer

That;s the WikiPedia answer but it's not correct.

 

[Foxholer]

Here's one I heard yesterday. How did HAL, the computer in 2001 Space Odyssey gets its name?

Well, the letters are all 1 before those of IBM, but I recall hearing that wasn't the real reason.

 

[Akie]

That;s the WikiPedia answer but it's not correct.

I was told that was the answer by somebody who loves the movie a while back so I googled to check all the spellings etc

 

[Andy808]

I thought it was called CARL but never mind!

 

[Cherry13]

He had bad breath, it's short for halitosis.

QI fact - Halitosis is just a made up condition by toothpaste/mouthwash manufacturers to sell more of there products. Yes people have bad breath, but it isnt caused by any 'condition' .