I always thought is possible, that the wormhole Crichton can fell through moved him across not only space but also time, which would suggest that the sebaceans are our future selves and Crichton is longing for a planet that no longer exists.
{ } n. [ Self + edge, i. e., its own proper edge; cf. OD. selfegge. ] 1. The edge of cloth which is woven in such a manner as to prevent raveling. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. The edge plate of a lock, through which the bolt passes. Knight. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Mining.) A layer of clay or decomposed rock along the wall of a vein. See Gouge, n., 4. Raymond. [ 1913 Webster ]
[teroppu] (n) (orig) television opaque projector (telop), used for subtitles and captions, now used for the subtitles and captions themselves; (P)#10929
[いちりゅうまんばい, ichiryuumanbai] (exp) A single seed can eventually produce a great harvest; Even the smallest beginning can generate a greatest profit; Watch the pennies, and the pounds will look after themselves
[くんしひょうへん, kunshihyouhen] (n) (1) the wise readily adapt themselves to changed circumstances; the wise are quick to acknowledge their mistakes and correct them; (2) (in colloquial usage, ironically or as an excuse) the wise make no scruple in suddenly changing their demeanor