We are receiving down the present time.

And, uh,

receiving this message.

We are Ken Jennings and John Roderick.

We speak to you from our present, which we can only assume is your distant past,

the turbulent time that was the early 21st century.

Fearing the great cataclysm that will surely befall our civilization, we began this monumental reference of strange and obscure human knowledge. These recordings represent our attempt to

compile and preserve wonders and esoterica that would otherwise be lost. So whether you're

listening from an advanced civilization or have just reinvented the technology

to decrypt our transmissions, this is our legacy to you.

This is our time capsule.

This is the omnibus.

This is the omnibus. You have access entry 370.

NU-3603-603.

Certificate number 33143.

Dollar princesses.

The war destroyed many households

and thousands of families the breadwinners are dead.

So you want me to contribute?

You don't have to give money after every conversation, mother.

No?

Isn't that what the English expect of rich Americans?

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