One of the most appealing aspects of science fiction is that it allows us to take a peek into the future through the imagination of the writers and producers of books, movies, and television shows. Some of them are far-fetched… or at least they seem that way at the time. Others turn out to be… Continue reading Sci-Fi tech that turned out to be pretty accurate
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14 amazing steampunk keyboards
In recent years, the popularity of SteamPunk seems to have lost its steam a bit in popular culture, but those who still love the mix of modern technological insights with 19th century style and sensibilities hold to the fictional beautification of society as if it were a full-blown movement. As art forms go, SteamPunk is… Continue reading 14 amazing steampunk keyboards
Geeks win with the Star Wars flash drive Pez dispenser
The Pez is strong with this one. If there’s one thing we’ve learned about true geeks over the years, it’s that they love Star Wars in any form. Our patience was tested to its fullest with the most recent trilogy, but we did not waver for very long. Disney and JJ Abrams give us hope,… Continue reading Geeks win with the Star Wars flash drive Pez dispenser
Voted most likely to live long and prosper
A thespian from the time he was 8, Leonard Nimoy would go on to become one of the most iconic characters in science fiction both on television and the big screen. He spent his high school years at Boston’s English High School and acted throughout before attending Boston College. Before becoming the ever-logical Spock, his… Continue reading Voted most likely to live long and prosper
Two geek abominations
Abomination: A thing that causes disgust or hatred. A feeling of hatred. In the world of geekness, there are few things held at higher levels in fiction than Star Wars, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactica, Lord of the Rings, and Harry Potter. To butcher a couple of the most important lines and the characters normally associated… Continue reading Two geek abominations