What Avatar: The Last Airbender Got Right About Politics and Ethical Matters
A fantastic Twitter tread that talk about everything that Avatar: The Last Airbender got right… [Source: kyoshiisland on Twitter | Via GG] Advertisements
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Category Archives: Culture
THINKGEEK IS SHUTTING DOWN: A Trip Down Memory Lane
There are a few things on the web from the late 90s that are still online today, and Thinkgeek is one of them. The online mecca of all things geek was launched in 1999 by andover.net, the owners of Slashdot. Back in 2009, 10 years ago, we had the chance to visit their head office […]
Never Read The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy? Now is the Time to Do So!
If you never read The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, you’re really missing out. This is easily one of the funniest sci-fi stories of all time. Fortunately, you can remedy to that by getting the book on Kindle for just $2.99 today. Just be sure to also order a towel to go along with it. […]
Dear Internet, Please Stop Complaining [Editorial]
To whom it may concern, Lately, I have been very disappointed by the words some of you have allowed yourselves to write, thanks to the cover of a screen name and a computer. Maybe it’s the exhausted teacher in me, but I can’t help it. Television, entertainment, movies are not democratic processes where one can […]
The Animated History of England
The English have had perhaps more impact on British, European and World History than any other nation. First a province of the Romans before becoming petty Anglo-Saxon Kingdoms, the story of the English is long and complex. [Suibhne]
Glove and Boots: The Real Thor vs. Marvel Comics’ Thor [Video]
Watch as Mario and Fafa from Glove and Boots explore the legendary Thor, the Norse god of thunder. Forget Marvel, the real Thor was way too cool for the Avengers. [Glove and Boots]
Are You Nerdy Enough?
Do you dare call your feminine content nerdy? The Council of Nerdy Things is here to decide! [CH]
George R. R. Martin on the “Game of Thrones” Finale, Upcoming Books, and Future Projects
Now that Game of Thrones is finally over, author George R. R. Martin has finally spoken out about the series finale in a post over at “Not A Blog.” The post is very long, but he addresses a few things fans of the books will want to know. 1- He’s not done with The Winds […]