The answer, obviously, is really, really fast. Here, Universe Today's Fraser Cain tells us exactly how fast, and gives us answers to a few other things you may have wondered about before. For instance: how much lighter are you on a spinning Earth as opposed to a stationary one?
We've got a lot to get through in this week's "Postal Apocalypse" — zombies, Agent Coulson, more zombies, Game of Thrones, and, of course, more superhero sex. So make sure you send your questions to postman@io9.com, and let's get started!
What is Megan Fox saying to Raphael's cold, dead mutant turtle eyes?
What do you think the slightly ginged Megan Fox is saying to CG Raphael on the set of Michael Bay's Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Or is she just mentally cashing her big fat paycheck inside her head over and over again? You decide.
What it's like to have an EF5 tornado pass almost directly overhead
Two days ago, as the 2013 Moore tornado struck Oklahoma, Charles Gifford sought refuge in a storm shelter. After he was safe inside, and with the door securely shut, Gifford poked his camera through a small hole, allowing him to capture this insanely up-close video of the 1.3 mile wide tornado.
Could the villain of Marvel's big space opera be the ruler of one of its most famous alien races? Could a Man of Steel prequel comic set the stage for one of Superman's closest allies? Could a villain of anniversary specials past return to menace the Doctor on his 50th anniversary? Maybe not, but prepare for spoilers!
Man of Steel trailer shows off Superman's HEAT VISION
Cue the theme music; there's a brand new Man of Steel trailer that showcases a whole pant-load of new superhero footage, including lots of new threats and violence from General Zod and his minions, Lois Lane and Faora footage, and HEAT VISION! Clark Kent is aaaangry!
We'll seriously miss Warehouse 13
Now that Warehouse 13 has been consigned to the same fate as Eureka — tying off loose ends and then going away for good — each episode is a reminder that this show is still seriously fun, and quite agile. Last night's episode was mostly a standard "artifact of the week" outing, but it packed in a lot of goodness in one…
Your daily dose of nightmare fuel: squiggly ant-parasites from hell
From entomologist, blogger and insect photographer Alex Wild comes this remarkable image of a trapjaw ant, torn asunder to reveal the wriggling, 8-inch parasitic worm living inside. (The ant, by comparison, measures about half an inch long.)
The Only Character in Revolution Who's Still Worth Rooting For
I can't bring myself to complain about Revolution any more — about the fact that this show isn't living up to its fun, swashbuckling pilot and also doesn't seem to be about anything, other than "war is awful and soldiers are bad people." So here's a tribute to the show's best character instead.
