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Open in hackernews

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39•Klaster_1•2h ago

Comments

mooreds•2h ago

Great article, lots and lots of past discussion: https://hn.algolia.com/?q=cool+uris

WalterGR•9m ago

This post is related to (inspired by?):

"The original URL for this prediction will no longer be available in 11 years (2011)" (longbets.org)

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49228458

186 points | 12 hours ago | 91 comments

jruohonen•51m ago

It is not only about "coolness" but long-term preservation too; that was one of the main motives behind DOIs.