xkcd #2934: Bloom Filter ( imgs.xkcd.com )
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Sometimes, you can tell Bloom filters are the wrong tool for the job, but when they're the right one you can never be sure.
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Alt text:
Sometimes, you can tell Bloom filters are the wrong tool for the job, but when they're the right one you can never be sure.