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Creation of Deep Thought
The Deep thought computer was designed to calculate the answer to life, the universe, and everything. -
Jan 1, 700
Deep Thought reveals the answer, Earth is created
Deep Thought Reveals that the answer is definitely 42, but the question is still unknown. The most advanced computer ever, earth, is commissioned. -
Nov 24, 1200
Magrathea goes into hiding
With the Economic depression on the rise, the Magratheans decide to simply dissappear and sleep through it, -
Zaphod saves Trillian, makes Arthur very sad
Zaphod steals Trillian away from Arthur at a party and saves her from the fate of earth. -
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The Events of the Book
The entire story takes place here. -
Zaphod Steals the Heart of Gold
He doesn't know why, but he does it anyway. -
The Earth is Destroyed
This kicks off the events of the story. -
The Heart of Gold arrives at Magrathea
Defying all probability, the crew actually gets where they meant to go. -
Arthur is taught a history lesson by Slartybartfast.
Arthur is told about the important events of the last few million years. -
Mice try to take Arthur's brain to make a TV show
Having failed their previous plans, the mice settle for making a ton of money. -
Everyone goes and gets lunch.
Having, for the most part, dealt with their problems, Zaphod suggests a nice diner at the end of the universe,