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Here is an elephant. 
Can an Elephant Be Graphed? A Look at Von Neumann's Approach
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In summary, the conversation discusses different animals such as elephants, bats, penguins, and woolly mammoths. The conversation also touches on the topic of ivory poaching and the use of technology in preserving animals. One person shares their favorite animal, a chemical compound named penguinone. The conversation also mentions a movie and a mathematical concept related to elephants.
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bats are scary, i like elephants more because they have big trunks
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Where did the tusks go?
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i added it, do you like it? ☺
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Next stop a woolly mammoth.
To celebrate some popcorn and a movie staring Sabu.
To celebrate some popcorn and a movie staring Sabu.
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i'm going to call him elliot the elephant
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I'm glad the poachers did not get his ivory. That would be dis-tusking.
(Its your fault...)
(Its your fault...)
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etotheipi
don't worry, elliot just hadn't grown tusks yet
anyway, what are your thoughts on penguins?
anyway, what are your thoughts on penguins?
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I like their little stumpy fins 
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Transparent tusks! High-tech!etotheipi said:
I've had bad experiences with penguins...etotheipi said:
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also my favourite animal is called 3,4,4,5-tetramethyl-2,5-cyclohexadienone, but you might know him better as penguinone
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etotheipi said:Here is an elephant.
So let's see the expressions to make this :)
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Greg Bernhardt said:
sadly sir desmos did not save a copy of elliot; the only remnant I have left of him is a screenshot of some of his early dna, long before the tusk update which introduced elliot mark 1.0.3
There is also Mathew the woolly mammoth, elliot's older cousin:
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The general approach:
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Now color it in by integrating it!
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Von Neumann’s take:
https://www.johndcook.com/blog/2011/06/21/how-to-fit-an-elephant/
https://www.johndcook.com/blog/2011/06/21/how-to-fit-an-elephant/
FAQ: Can an Elephant Be Graphed? A Look at Von Neumann's Approach
1. Can an elephant be graphed?
Yes, an elephant can be graphed using different types of graphs, such as bar graphs, line graphs, scatter plots, and pie charts. The graph would represent different data points related to elephants, such as their population, size, weight, etc.
2. What data can be used to graph an elephant?
The data used to graph an elephant depends on the purpose of the graph. Some examples of data that can be used are the number of elephants in a particular region, their average lifespan, the percentage of male and female elephants, etc.
3. How accurate is an elephant graph?
The accuracy of an elephant graph depends on the quality and reliability of the data used. If the data is collected from credible sources and is up-to-date, then the graph will be accurate. However, if the data is outdated or from unreliable sources, the graph may not be accurate.
4. Can an elephant graph be used for conservation purposes?
Yes, an elephant graph can be used for conservation purposes. By analyzing the data on elephant populations, their habitats, and other factors, conservationists can make informed decisions and take necessary actions to protect and preserve these magnificent creatures.
5. How can an elephant graph be beneficial?
An elephant graph can be beneficial in various ways. It can help in understanding the current state of elephant populations, identifying trends and patterns, and making predictions for the future. It can also be used to raise awareness about the importance of elephant conservation and to support conservation efforts.