Who is the Maddest Scientist Ever?
"In the annals of time and Science Fiction, no character is more used and recognized than the mad scientist. They have been evil, they have been good and they have (more often than not) been absolutely out of their freaking heads. Crazy as the day is long, these characters have been a constant source...
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Things We Have Now That Star Trek Invented
"Star Trek is one of the most famous television shows and media franchises in the world today, and while many love the storylines of the original show, along with its spinoffs and movies, we may not fully realize the impact the show has had on our lives. No, we are not talking about pop culture impacts,...
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Things You Didn’t Know About Super Mario Bros.
"Everybody knows the NES classic Super Mario Bros. Everybody--your parents, little sister, and even your grandparents should be able to recognize the game by its iconic title. Although you may have beaten the game over and over again since its release in 1986, there are, amazingly, some things that...
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‘Chuck’ Is Back! Returns To Huge Ratings
"The two-hour return of "Chuck" gave the Buy More hero NBC's highest rating for the show since the show's special 3D telecast that aired the day after the Super Bowl. The first episode of "Chuck" drew 7.7 million viewers and a healthy 3.0 preliminary rating among adults 18-49, with the second drawing...
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Things Every Geek Needs to Do Before 2010
"It's one thing to have resolutions for the new year. I, for example, plan to lose weight, learn Python and design the perfect handbag. But since nothing satisfies like the quick achievement of a short-term goal, here are eight things every good nerd needs to to before the ball drops later this week."[via...
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Movies We’re Geeked Out For in 2010
"If you thought 2009 was a great year for movies, look out for 2010: From high-tech spy thrillers to mind-melters to VFX masterpieces, the upcoming season is filled with flicks for geeks. Here are the movies we're most looking forward to."[via popular mechanics]
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A Look Inside Pixar Studios
"Google has become known for creating a fun environment for employees, and has set somewhat of a standard in doing so. We’ve seen the offices of facebook, twitter, collegehumor, and a bunch of others… Now, here’s a look inside Pixar."[via top cultured]
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Earth Destroyed By Large Hadron Collider; Martian Questioned
"Rumors of the dangers inherent in the scientists’ project, known as the Large Hadron Collider, or LHC, began to circulate over a year ago amongst the population of Earth, though such concerns were widely denigrated by reputable scientists."[via geek dad]
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