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Eight of the Oddest Inspirations for the Coolest Science Fiction Machines

Some of the most awesome science fiction machines ever conceived for film, like the turbo-tank AT-ATs from Empire Strikes Back, were inspired by things the concept designers saw every day. You may already know that George Lucas was allegedly inspired to create the AT-ATs by these cargo lifters at the Port of Oakland — but did you know the T-1000 "liquid metal" Terminator was inspired by chocolate fudge? Find out which strangely ordinary items inspired eight of the coolest science fiction machines, and be humbled. More »

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12:41 PM on Thu Mar 13 2008
By Annalee Newitz
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Latest by n/a: The best ones that show actual resemblances to me are deifinitely the At Tanks from Empire Strikes back and the Sundae which does indeed look like the bad guy! It's amazing how people get their inspiration from the weirdest places more »

lost in space

Must See: Lost In Space


Must-see TV shows are futuristic classics that shouldn't be missed. Of course, not every must-see is perfect. That's why we've rated them 1-5 on the patented "crunchy goodness" scale.

Title: Lost In Space
Date: 1965-1968

Vitals: The title pretty much says it all, or it would if the title was Lost In Space Thanks To This Sniveling Evil Professor Jerkoff, And To Cap It All Off, There's An Annoying Kid On Board.

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10:32 PM on Sun Sep 30 2007
By charliejane
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