Guenter Wendt, 85, Pad Leader for NASAs Moon Missions, Dies
Not as well known to the public as the astronauts, Herr Wendt was at least as indispensable. SPACE.com — Guenter Wendt, 85, Pad …
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Living In The Science Fiction World
When I sit back and look around our world at all of the mundane stuff we take for granted, I can’t help but be amazed. So many things were only in the wild imaginations of science fiction writers—not centuries ago, but within my own lifetime. What a wonder it all is.
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25 Superpowers… Which To Choose?
It seems to happen a least a few times every month. You are tending to your mundane business and then someone comes up to you and inquires as to your preference in superpowers. They never say if they are offering, polling, or something equally as dubious. I found out the hard way that it’s good to be prepared. I’m going to present my commentary on a variety of superpowers and which I’ve come to favor (you can vote on your preferences at the end of the blog).
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Gendering Those Reindeer Names
Today’s question: of what gender, or mix of genders, are Santa’s reindeer?
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