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Geek Trivia: Why (and how) did the real-life US government rule that the fictional X-Men aren't human?
Why did a real-life court of US law rule that mutants like the X-Men are definitively non-human -- ironically fulfilling the villainous role that the X-Men's comic book adventures always predicted?
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Geek Gifts 2012: The Elder Scrolls V - Skyrim
The Elder Scrolls: Skyrim is one of the most remarkable open-world RPGs ever produced and is destined to become a landmark game.
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Geek Gifts 2012: DFX Powerball Gamer Gyroscope
The Powerball might be beneficial for gamers and some athletes, but Wally Bahny doesn't advise using the device for carpal tunnel rehabilitation.
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The top 20(ish) geek holidays to celebrate in 2012
Every day is a great day to be a geek, but these subcultural holidays double down on the dorkiness for infinitely more fun.
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A nerd's guide to your Facebook Timeline
Geeky events you might put in your Facebook Timeline include when you first played Legend of Zelda or when you went to your first Comic-Con.
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Fitocracy turns working out into a game
Gamers and bodybuilders may be cut from the same cloth after all. Learn why the social site Fitocracy aims to appeal to gamer geeks.
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Geek Trivia: What Apollo 1 practical joke became unofficial NASA policy after the loss of that mission's crew?
An Apollo 1 practical joke became unofficial NASA policy following that mission's fatal accident, in part as a memorial to the astronauts, and in part because it was a good idea.
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The (superior) books behind 2012's sci-fi and fantasy movies
Jay Garmon lists the 18 science-fiction and/or fantasy titles you should read before heading to the multiplex this year.
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Video: A SOPA/PIPA anthem
If you think the SOPA/PIPA protest movement needs a catchy ditty, check out this video of an anthem about the topic set to the tune of American Pie.
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The 11 Star Trek movies ranked worst to first
We've assembled a roll call of the worst episodes of every single Star Trek series. Now it's time to measure the worst and the best of Trek's silver screen adventures.
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30+ geeky suggestions for your winter reading list
Our reading list includes sci-fi, fantasy, fiction and non-fiction, new releases and classics, and more. We hope you find at least one title that piques your interest.
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A guild leader's collection of World of Warcraft screenshots
World of Warcraft players, if you're looking for new desktop wallpaper, you should peruse Mark Kaelin's 49 WoW screenshots.
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Geek Trivia: Prior to Wikipedia, what work held a centuries-long record for longest encyclopedia ever written?
In 2007, Wikipedia became the most extensive encyclopedia ever written, displacing a reference work that had held that title for nearly 600 years.
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Geeky conventions not to miss in 2012
Start planning your geek con pilgrimages for 2012 now. Star Trek, Star Wars, LEGO, gaming, anime, and cosplay fans will not be disappointed in this year's events schedule.
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Geek Gifts 2012: Dungeons & Dragons Legend of Drizzt board game
If a board game version of Diablo sounds fun to you, Dungeons & Dragons Legend of Drizzt might be worth a look.
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T-shirt of the week: Kwisatz Haderach
If you don't know who that is, then obviously you don't understand why the spice must flow.
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Longtime gamer lists his most influential games
The Legend of Zelda, Wolfenstein 3D, Ultima Online, and Halo are just four of the video games that have been most influential to longtime gamer Andy Moon. Find out what other titles are in his list.
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A gallery tour of the latest science at Oak Ridge National Laboratory
Cutting edge research carried out at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory explores everything from the behavior of atoms to the phenomena of exploding stars.
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T-shirt of the week: Wanna destroy the universe?
Want to keep your coworkers from getting a little too holiday-happy this year? Wear a shirt that reminds them you're just one mouse-click away from techno Armageddon.
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Video: American moonwalkers Aldrin, Bean, and Duke
In this CBS News video, Maggie Rodriguez interviews former astronauts Buzz Aldrin, Alan Bean, and Charlie Duke, all of whom have walked on the moon.
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Geek Trivia: How many Apollo Goodwill Moon Rocks have gone missing?
Precisely 270 prepared lunar rock samples were distributed as part of the Goodwill Moon Rocks program. Four decades later, no one can account for a significant number of those rocks.
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MythBusters Tour entertains with out-there science experiments
The MythBusters Tour doesn't disappoint when it comes to showcasing outrageous and entertaining science experiments.
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Geek Gifts 2012: Megalodon Elite 7.1 Gaming Headset
The Megalodon Elite 7.1 Gaming Headset is a versatile piece of gaming gear that delivers the goods when it comes to a personal audio experience.
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A look into Turing's Cathedral with George Dyson
George Dyson speaks to TechRepublic contributor Nicole Bremer Nash about some of the computing pioneers featured in his book Turing's Cathedral.
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Geek Gifts 2011: Survival Kit in a Sardine Can
Whether your summer plans involve enjoying the outdoors or preparing for the apocalypse, ThinkGeek's Survival Kit in a Sardine Can is something you'll want, says former Boy Scout Edmond Woychowsky.
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Xkcd comics featuring computers, Orcs, video games
See why the 18 xkcd Webcomics in this TechRepublic gallery have geek appeal. Xkcd is created by Randall Munroe, who previously worked on robots at NASA's Langley Research Center.
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Geeks get ready for Halloween
Halloween is just one more opportunity for geeks -- for whom costumes are a part of regular life -- to prove that they are the wittiest people at the party. Here are some geeky costume ideas.
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Interview with Ancient DOS Games founder Kris Asick
In his Ancient DOS Games reviews, Kris Asick focuses on where to get the classic games and how to make them work on modern computers.
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The top 10 starfighters in sci-fi movies and television
If you could only pilot one spacefaring dogfighter, which would you choose?
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Wikipedia's dearth of women contributors: An interview with Sarah Stierch
Approximately 90% of the posts on Wikipedia are written by men. Sarah Stierch offers possible reasons for the gender gap and discusses Wikimedia's efforts to get more women to contribute.