-Caveat Lector- > >is it true that barcodes have an integrated number 666 in them > >tagged on at the beginning or end - > > - I take it that that is a UNIX end of programme instruction ??? > >these computer nerds seem to generate a lot of fun in the lab ... ;) > > >andrew > > A number of years ago I was asked this question. Since I had the > specification for the EAN-13 barcode format handy (Pretty much the standard > for retail use) I looked into it. > > And freakily enough, Yes, 666 is coded into every EAN-13 barcode, sort of. > > Grab several books and look at the barcodes. While the pattern of bars is > obviously different for each barcode, there is a pattern called the > guard-bars which is the same for each bar-code. Its two thin lines that > appear at the start, middle and end of each barcode. > > You will notice that there is human readable version of the barcode > underneath it. The bars that appear directly above each digit are in fact > the bars that encode that particular digit. > > Now look for some 6's. You will notice that most of the time, the SAME two > thin bars are used to encode the 6. With three sets of guard-bars thats 666! > > The reason its only most of the time is because each digit has three > seperate encodings, and only two of the encodings for 6 have the thin bars. > However no other digit uses the same 'two thin bar' pattern. > > What you also have to ignore to get 666 is the fact that the spaces between > the bars are just as important as the bars themselves, and the guard-bars > don't have the same pattern of spaces. > <A HREF="http://www.ctrl.org/";>www.ctrl.org</A> DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion & informational exchange list. Proselytizing propagandic screeds are unwelcomed. Substance—not soap-boxing—please! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory'—with its many half-truths, mis- directions and outright frauds—is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRLgives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html <A HREF="http://peach.ease.lsoft.com/archives/ctrl.html";>Archives of [EMAIL PROTECTED]</A> http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ <A HREF="http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/";>ctrl</A> ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
