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From: msl5864@ritcv.UUCP (Michael S. Leibow)
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Subject: Re: Doctor's powers
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Date: Mon, 10-Mar-86 17:41:19 EST
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>This might also explain why the Tardis is always referred to as a Tardis. 
>After Susan (do I have my history right?) made up the acronym, the Doctor stuck
>it in the data base.
>
>david rickel

I think the TARDIS had its name since its invention.  I just recently saw An
Unearthly Child, and I don't think that Susan made up the acronym.  I believe
that she just explained it to the intruders of the TARDIS.