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Another thing that got forgotten was the fact that against all probability a sperm whale had suddenly been called into existence several miles above the surface of an alien planet. And since this is not a naturally tenable position for a whale, this poor innocent creature had very little time to come to terms with its identity as a whale before it had come to terms with it not being a whale anymore. p. 119

"I dont know," He said taking a pull of beer. "Why, do you think it's the sort of thing you're likely to say?" Ford gave up. It really wasnt worth bothering at this moment, what with the world being about to end. He just said, "Drink up." He added, perfectly factually, "The worlds about to end."