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Posted by syl, around May 2009:
 
"Open a new Word document and type exactly as follows (even with the coma) :

=rand (200,99)

Then press ENTER.

Wait for three seconds and look again...

Not even Microsoft people can explain that one!"
Posted by Grim..., around 21st May 2009:
 
zzz
Posted by che, 21st May 2009:
 
"Not even Microsoft people can explain that one!"

The mind boggles.

oh and I think it's time to bring our friend Mr THUD!!!!!! out of retirement.
Posted by cal, 21st May 2009:
 
"Not even Microsoft people can explain that one!"

wow, you are really dumb
Posted by syl, around 22nd May 2009:
 
I just copied and pasted the email you lummoxes
Posted by cal, around 22nd May 2009:
 
that tends to imply you believed it
Posted by syl, around 22nd May 2009:
 
No I was just too lazy to take that line out after I posted it. LOL :)
Posted by syl, around 22nd May 2009:
 
But you're right, compared to you I probably am dumb. You're a genius and I'm average.
Posted by syl, around 22nd May 2009:
 
...and I don't understand comptery stuff. I'm lucky if I can use word, never mind know about the coding stuff. I'm fairly average on excel too.
Posted by syl, around 22nd May 2009:
 
=dumb. Yeah yeah I know. LOL
Posted by Grim..., around 22nd May 2009:
 
Hey syl, you've won the Swedish Lotto! Your reference number is: ZOMG. Just send me a, er, an admin fee of £1,000 and I'll send your winnings on! This is sponsored by AOL and Digg so it must be legit!
Posted by syl, around 22nd May 2009:
 
YAY! Bank details please! Will that be in euro or swedish kronor? How much did i win?
Posted by Meatwood Flack, around 22nd May 2009:
 
Wow, the tables have turned.

Syl, tell him you're out of the A-Team!
Posted by syl, around 22nd May 2009:
 
Damn it Doc, now I have the A-team song in my head. Thanks a lot :)