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+Bloom Filter
+============
+
+This JavaScript bloom filter implementation uses the non-cryptographic
+[Fowler–Noll–Vo hash function][1] for speed.  In fact, the hash function only
+needs to be called once per operation, as *n* hash functions can be simulated
+using only two hash functions.  And two 32-bit hash functions can be simulated
+[using a single 64-bit hash function][2]!
+
+[1]: http://isthe.com/chongo/tech/comp/fnv/
+[2]: http://willwhim.wordpress.com/2011/09/03/producing-n-hash-functions-by-hashing-only-once/