Monthly Archives: November 2014

What If? Rejects #3.1: Stars

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Alex R. Howe

Start of series: Teeth Previous entry: Tears Next entry: Planet of the Apes Q: Given humanity’s current knowledge and capabilities, is it possible to build a new star? Randall’s response: A guy with a weapon labeled Sun Obliterator (Beta) says, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Light Fantastic by Jeffrey Lang

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Alex R. Howe

I have another Star Trek book for you. The Light Fantastic by Jeffrey Lang is a follow-up to the Cold Equations Trilogy, as is written by the same author as Immortal Coil, which I also enjoyed very much when it … Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Interstellar

Posted on November 16, 2014 by Alex R. Howe

There is a certain type of film that asks you to swallow a really implausible premise from the outset. For example, a giant monster movie will often ask you to accept that the best way to fight a giant monster … Continue reading →

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What If? Rejects #2.2: Tears

Posted on November 11, 2014 by Alex R. Howe

Previous post in this series: Antimatter. Next post in this series: Stars. Today’s question for What If? Rejects: Q: Is it possible to cry so much you dehydrate yourself? Randall’s response: “…Karl [submitter], is everything OK?” My response: Surprisingly yes…if … Continue reading →

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What If? Rejects #2.1: Antimatter

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Alex R. Howe

Previous post in this series: Fire. Next post in this series: Tears. It’s time for the third entry in my What If? Rejects series—questions too absurd for Randall to answer scientifically. Today’s question: Q: Would dumping anti-matter into the Chernobyl … Continue reading →

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