xkcd #221: Random Number (9 Nov 2007)

cross-posted from: https://programming.dev/post/8677292

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[A computer program.]

int getRandomNumber()
{
   return 4; // chosen by fair dice roll.
             // guaranteed to be random.
}

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RFC 1149.5 specifies 4 as the standard IEEE-vetted random number.