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Subject: Re: vulcan triva question
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> Who knows the origin of the vulcan's spread-finger salute?

According to Leonard Nimoy, it is derived from the way a rabbi
blesses the congregation when their backs are turned to him,
which is part of the ceremony.  Nimoy, as a curious little boy with
his parents at services, turned and watched the rabbi, even when
this was not permitted.  This had a lasting effect on him,
and during the shooting of "Amok Time", he suggested that this
same hand configuration be used as a greeting on Vulcan.

				Jim Campbell

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