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#terror
The True Odds of Airborne Terror Chart
After the crotchbomb there has been a lot of noise about airplane security again—you can see how stupid the leaked new flight rules are here. But what's the actual risk of an airplane attack? Here's the definitive chart: More » -
#yearinreview
Best And Worst SF/Fantasy Movies Of 2009
This was a year of extremes: huge CG-heavy spectacles and low-budget gems. Most of all, 2009 made us feel the boundaries of cinema were stretched... for good and ill. Here are the 10 best and 10 worst films of 2009. More » -
#futurism
15 Reasons To Live For The Next 10 Years
The 2000s left us feeling battered, but the 2010s are looking awesome. Thanks to recent scientific research and an explosion of cultural interest in science fiction, there are at least 15 brilliant reasons to stick around for another decade. -
#powerrangers
16 Years Later, The Power Rangers Retire
It's been a long road for the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. And last week Zordon finally decided that the Rangers were through, forever. The Power Rangers ended their series with the 700th episode. We'll miss Billy and his overalls most. More » -
#yearinreview
The Worst Moments From 2009's Science Fiction and Fantasy Television
Snapping necks, Sylar sex sessions and test tube babies' drunken rap performances: these are just a few of the worst moments from television this year. 2009 will forever be remembered for Stargate's boob lens and Adama's cry-painting. More » -
#decadeinreview
100 Amazing Comic Covers From The Last Ten Years
It's not just been a great decade for comics, it's been a great decade for comics covers as they've experimented with style and design and made stars out of artists like James Jean and Dave Johnson. Want proof? Click through. More » -
#foundfootage
There's Nothing Like Sex With Your Armor On [NSFW]
The 1980s flick Excalibur, directed by John Boorman, is quite possibly one of the best fantasy movies of all time, thanks largely to scenes like these - full of Merlin's perverse humor and graphic depictions of human carnality and violence. More » -
#airbender
Golden New Stills From Shyamalan's Last Airbender
Now that we've gotten to know Avatar, it's finally time to rediscover Avatar: The Last Airbender, the live-action version. Here's a brand new look at the bald bad-ass Aang, getting his airbending on. More » -
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#familyguy
Good Thing George Lucas Likes Family Guy
Family Guy gets away with murder weekly, but that's especially true when it comes to episodes (or entire movies for that matter) that satirize the highly litigious house of Star Wars. Want to know why? More » -
#evolution
Theories on Why Our Bigger Brained Predecessors Vanished
Wait. We're not the smartest of them all? Turns out there was a hominid species before us with a brain a quarter larger than our own. So why isn't anyone talking about it? More »
