Which of the following films is NOT based on a Philip K. Dick short story or novel? A) Gattaca B) Total Recall C) Screamers D) Blade Runner E) Next The Empire relied on little one-person ships called TIE fighters. What does “T-I-E” stand for? What was the name of the atomic submarine featured in the…

It’s probably somewhat telling that the very first thing you encounter when hitting this site is a popup that says, “To answer your first question – yes, we’re TOTALLY serious!” The Church of Ed Wood* is an internet church which practices “Woodism.” Woodism is a pop-culture-based religion created in 1996 by Reverend Steve Galindo. We…

Which book starts with this line? “The Time Traveler (for so it will be convenient to speak of him) was expounding a recondite matter to us.” The classic movie 1956 Forbidden Planet won an Oscar for Special Effects. True or False? What is the first name of Podkayne’s genius younger brother? The Air Force gave…

Alderaan 5-Day Forecast – Amusing T-shirt. 65 Years – This xkcd comic, and accompanying mouseover text, is mildly depressing. Games: Cosmic Encounter – Description and review of an extremely cool-sounding SF-themed board game. Galaxy Rose – Gorgeous Hubble photograph. Vader’s Dark Side Coffee – The guys at ThinkGeek definitely understand the geek mind. Our Place…

What is the proper name of the “spice planet”? This first novel of a Brian W. Aldiss trilogy is about a planet whose sun eccentrically orbits a much brighter star and thus has a “great year” extending over hundreds of generations. Its societies undergo vast changes, interrupted by periodic plagues, and the relationship between humans…

What was “The Observer’s” full name on Quantum Leap? A) Al Lewis B) Al Pierce C) Al Calavicci D) Al McWilkie E) Al Scaramaglio What Robert Heinlein novel was sometimes called “The Hippies’ Bible?” Who wrote the original screenplay for Planet of the Apes? A) Pierre Boulle B) Roman Polanski C) George Pal D) Rod…

redandjonny – Tumblr photoblog devoted to a couple who like to dress up in stormtrooper helmets. The Lost TinTin Book – I’d read this. Chocolate Cthulhu – Artist Paul Carrick posted a fake chocolate Cthulhu as a prank and got such an overwhelming response that now he’s going to actually make them. (Hat tip to…

Teletraan I is the name of the Autobot’s computer in the series Transformers Generation One. What actor provided its voice? This planet was home of House Corrino and Padishah Emperor Shaddam IV. A) Arrakis B) Terminus C) Kobol D) Iscandar E) Kaitan The Grand Napolean is a Charles Babbage-style mechanical supercomputer from what alternate history…

Black Phoenix is a purveyor of unique fragrances specifically designed to appeal to the fantasy/horror geek. They take inspiration from their perfume blends from a wide variety of literature, mythology, historical figures, and folklore, which results in blends like “Jersey Devil” (pitch pine with blackberry leaf, cranberry, cedar wood and tomato leaf) and collections like…

Geeks Are Sexy created this chart, based on the Chinese zodiac (larger image at the link). It makes at least as much sense as traditional astrology. I’m deeply disappointed that I’m a Spy instead of an Alien. (via Pharyngula)