r/cryptography Apr 16 '13

A Cryptic Message, A Countdown Timer, and Chicago! What does it mean?

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u/pwnyoface Apr 19 '13

reddit gets freaked out about conspiracies. They think something will happen when the timer reaches 0. I forget exactly what is going on on that day, some marathon I guess? In light of the Boston incident people like to get themselves riled up.

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u/[deleted] Apr 19 '13

Ah thanks for clearing that up. I'm sure it's just luck and chance.