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The Fermi Paradox: Where the Hell Are the Other Earths?
Group 2 explanations get rid of any notion that we're rare or special or the first at anything—on the contrary, they believe in the Mediocrity Principle, whose starting point is that there is nothing unusual or rare about our galaxy, solar system, planet, or level of intelligence, until evidence proves otherwise. They're also much less quick to assume that the lack of evidence of higher intelligence beings is evidence of their nonexistence—emphasizing the fact that our search for signals stretches only about 100 light years away from us (0.1% across the galaxy) and has only been going on for under a century, a tiny amount of time. Group 2 thinkers have come up with a large array of possible explanations for the Fermi Paradox. Here are 10 of the most discussed: … [Read more...] about The Fermi Paradox: Where the Hell Are the Other Earths?
Monopoly Will Let the Internet Vote to Replace All of the Board Game’s Classic Tokens
Since 1933 when the board game first appeared, Monopoly’s tokens have changed and evolved over the years to reflect the times. In 2013 Hasbro even let fans vote to replace the iconic iron token with a cat, and starting today, the internet now has the chance to choose what replaces every last token for an upcoming version of the game. … [Read more...] about Monopoly Will Let the Internet Vote to Replace All of the Board Game’s Classic Tokens
Inventory: 22 TV Opening-Credit Sequences That Fit Their Shows Perfectly
The Simpsons' opening theme is such a beloved international pop-culture staple that even a straight-faced live-action replication of it recently became an Internet sensation. Driven by Danny Elfman's infectious theme—a ditty that owes a suspicious, if not lawsuit-worthy, debt to Andre Previn's score for One Two Three—The Simpsons' opening sequence finds each of the family members in a trademark pose. Lisa's blowing a crazy be-bop saxamaphone solo, Bart's in trouble, Homer's racing away from work, and Marge is ensnared in domestic duties with Maggie in tow. Like all great opening sequences, The Simpsons' grooves on ritual and repetition, but throws in a pair of curveballs in two constantly changing running gags: the couch gag, which is usually funny and inventive, and Bart's opening chalkboard gag, which usually is not. Considering how conducive The Simpsons has been to insane over-the-top fandom, it's only fitting that it'd feature a credits sequence that holds up to … [Read more...] about Inventory: 22 TV Opening-Credit Sequences That Fit Their Shows Perfectly
Rules For Ben-Gals Cheerleaders: “No Panties,” “No Slouching Breasts”
The rules are also full of imperatives. They can be persnickety: "DO NOT WEAR UNIFORM WHILE TRAVELING IN A MOTOR VEHICLE." Mysterious: "Absolutely no one is permitted to go into the back closet in the gym. This area is completely off limits unless instructed." Fascist: "ABSOLUTELY NO ARGUING OR QUESTIONING THE PERSON IN AUTHORITY!!!" … [Read more...] about Rules For Ben-Gals Cheerleaders: “No Panties,” “No Slouching Breasts”
