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Klingon Monopoly

August 14, 2023 by noemi

Finding the perfect gift for the geek in your life may be a difficult task, especially if that geek has everything he needs or wants. But if your geek can’t get enough of Star Trek (in spite of the several costumes he or she has in the closet for special occasions), then here is the best thing that you can get. Even if his or her birthday is not coming up any time soon, giving a gift for no reason at all is always a good idea.

Enter the new limited edition of the classic board game Monopoly. Star Trek Klingon edition. It really can’t get any better than that for Trekkies, can it? [Read more…] about Klingon Monopoly

Need Fuel? How About Some Wine and Cheese?

August 14, 2023 by noemi

Owning a car means a lot of things to different people. For some, a car is simply a means to get around when public transportation does not cut it. For others, it is a statement. Having a car that catches the attention of other people is important. Whatever a car means to you, you will probably agree with all the other car owners in the world on one thing: fueling up is getting darned expensive!

I don’t know if you still remember the days when a gallon (or a liter) of fuel was affordable. These days, the prices just seem to go higher and higher, with a little bit of respite every now and then. The future looks bleak when it comes to conventional fuel, but it seems that bright minds are busy trying to make sure that alternative fuel sources are going to be available to the average person tomorrow. [Read more…] about Need Fuel? How About Some Wine and Cheese?

Star Trek Theme Park in Jordan Will Make Scotty Proud

August 12, 2023 by noemi

Trekkies, I have a trivia question for you. Which Jordanian king appeared for a short bit in a Star Trek episode 15 years ago? Not being a Trekkie, I honestly wouldn’t know the answer to that, but with the Internet, everything has an answer. ((Answer: King Abdullah II)) Here’s another clue: obviously, this king is a big Star Trek fan. ((Duh.))

If you are a Jordanian king, you are a Star Trek fan, and you have some money to ~~throw away~~ spare, what would you do? (The answer is so obvious that I shake my head even as I ask the question in writing.) Build a Star Trek theme park, what else? [Read more…] about Star Trek Theme Park in Jordan Will Make Scotty Proud

Say Hello to the hiPhone 5!

August 12, 2023 by noemi

Do you like how the Apple iPhone looks, but you don’t want to pay the price of a unit? Then China has the perfect alternative for you: the hiPhone 5!

China is definitely one of the major players in the world, and has become rather infamous for its copycat products. It was not long ago that we heard of the fake Apple stores in the Asian country. While that fakery is of a different level, this new mobile phone is not totally unrelated. [Read more…] about Say Hello to the hiPhone 5!

Shark Week 2011: Status of the Shark

August 10, 2023 by noemi

Did you know that…

…sharks have tooth-shaped scales called denticles, and that these allow the sharks to move faster and more smoothly in the water? The denticles also prevent the algae and barnacles from accumulating on the shark’s skin.
…a female shark can get pregnant without ever touching a male shark? This is called parthenogenesis. Only very few cases of parthenogenesis have been documented, though.
…the eating habits of sharks are affected strongly by the ocean tides. Depending on the phase of the moon, sharks move closer to the shore to catch their prey.
…there is a tiny shark species that is a mere 8 inches (20 centimeters) long? Pygmy sharks are among the tiniest in their family and they can produce their own light to help them hunt in deep waters.