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Link Dump
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…
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Trivia Thursday
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…
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Insta Meme: Sexy Sagan
Several more on Buzzfeed. (via Blame It On the Voices)
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Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab
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…
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The Geek Zodiac
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)
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Vintage Films of the Early Space Race Cut Into Music Video
via BoingBoing Submitterator Chiptune band Beta to the Max created a music video by cutting together animated, public domain clips from vintage Department of Defense films produced during the space race I’m completely awed. WOW!
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Trivia Thursday
Dr. Charles A. Forbin was the chief designer of a secret highly-advanced computer called what? The “Ultimate Computer” in the original Star Trek episode of that title was: A) V’Ger B) Excalibur C) Noah D) M5 E) Daystrom 9 In addition to his famous robots, Isaac Asimov also had a UNIVAC-like computer which showed up…
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Link Dump
Celestial Buddies – Adorable plush celestial objects. I take exception to their claim that they are accurately scaled, since the Sun is only about twice as large as the Earth. Anyway, cute. Astronaut Training Party – Deeply awesome theme for a child’s party. Science: How to Fake It – This is too true to be…
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This Kid is Going to Go Places
During a trip to Disneyland, Sariah Gallego was chosen from the audience to battle Darth Vader. She decided to switch sides instead. I particularly like the reactions from the storm troopers in the background. (via io9, who points out that their source titled this, “Kids Turn to the Darndest Sides”)
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Seen Online
“IT WAS DEAD THE WHOLE TIME!” – if M. Night Shyamalan directed Schrödinger’s Cat — shelbyfero Liz Taylor instructed she arrive 15 min late to her own funeral. I’ve instructed my body disappear down a sudden wormhole. — GeorgeTakei Think your job sucks? Remember, there’s a satellite whose job is beaming episodes of ‘According to…