Science Fiction

First of all John Steinbeck, who did pen some articles for Popular Mechanics ( the great camping debate), for example was NOT by the remotest Warp of the imagination, a science-fiction writer! social commentary, yes, not sci-fi.

Trips to orbit cost around 20-50 million USD, trip to Mercury would probably cost 2x that amount.

(Space tourism way of thinking, not real value, because spacecrafts + fuel + carriers + ground central = billions and billions of dollars

The monster in Mary Shelley's novel is simply referred to as "Frankenstein's monster" or "the creature." The name "Frankenstein" actually belongs to the scientist who created him, Victor Frankenstein.

The Boys name was Zammis. He was called "Zammi"

Bradbury was inspired one day while he was walking in LA with one of his friends. A police officer stopped them and asked them what they were doing even when he had no reason to. Bradbury was inspired by just the simplicity of the "paranoia and fear" that "overwhelmed" the American society at the time.

Many people initially believed that Percy Bysshe Shelley had written Frankenstein when it was first published in 1818, as the book was anonymously published. It was only later revealed that Mary Shelley was the true author.

"Star Trek: The Next Generation" featured an episode called "Remember Me" where the character Dr. Crusher gets trapped in a warp bubble created by an experiment involving the number Pi.

It"s paraphrased from the Bible- They turn not, neither do they spin... seems to espouse an inactive or passive life style. Neither the book or the motion picture remotely fit into the science fiction category. Religious fiction yes, not sci-fi, I khnwo what y ou are thinking of, maybe one of Phil Spectors older ideas. Stand at the Greely Monument at any even hour and observe. This was the inspiration for a number of Spector hits including the punch line of(Be my Baby) and arguably Da Doo Ron Ron which makes light of a heart attack. BNut there is not connection between Spector:s occult angles of attack and the Lilies of the Field- sounds like something cemetery oriented to me.

In Mary Shelley's novel "Frankenstein," the height of the monster is not explicitly mentioned. However, in popular culture adaptations, the monster is often depicted as being around 8 feet tall.

'Cry of the Owl' was written by Patricia Highsmith. It was first published in 1962.

The author wrote a sequel, but the publisher felt it didn't measure up to the original and would have needed extensive revisions or rethinking.

Umberto Eco's "The Name of the Rose" is set in a Benedictine monastery in Italy during the 14th century. The novel explores themes of power, knowledge, and the conflict between reason and faith amid the backdrop of a tumultuous period in European history marked by religious and political upheaval. Eco uses the historical context to comment on the power dynamics and intellectual debates of the time.

The mood of the story Dr. Heidegger's Experiment ranges greatly throughout the story. The beginning of the story has a subtly excited mood, amping up to ecstatic, and then back down to disappointment.

Plant cells have a rigid cell wall made of cellulose that provides structural support, while animal cells do not have this feature. The cell wall allows plant cells to resist osmotic pressure and maintain their shape, giving them a more rigid structure compared to animal cells.

The Great Irish Famine ended through a combination of factors such as improved weather conditions, increased relief efforts by the government and charitable organizations, and a gradual recovery of the potato crop. Additionally, emigration played a significant role as many Irish people left the country in search of better opportunities.

In "Frankenstein," the creature overheard Felix discussing why the people had moved away from the cottage. They left because of their fear of the monster. When he heard the explanation, he became enraged and set the empty building on fire.

No, a storm is not a flag size. A storm is a natural phenomenon characterized by strong winds, rain, and other forms of precipitation. Flag size typically refers to the dimensions of a flag, such as small, medium, or large.

In 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,' the character Jim often symbolizes common sense. Throughout the novel, Jim's practical and down-to-earth nature is contrasted with the sometimes foolish and impulsive actions of other characters, including Huck. Jim's sensible approach to problem-solving and his ability to see through societal constructs make him a voice of reason in the story.

In chapter 16 peter goes to try and find the guy and kit waits outside and when peter is in the cave he over heard sir phillips men talking about their plans to kill the queen during shakespears performence of romeo and juliette when the cannon goes off.

The King of Lilliput is "Golbasto Momaren Evlame Gurdilo Shefin Mully Ully Gue, most mighty Emperor of Lilliput"

In the story " thank you ma'am" it was blue suede shoes that compelled Roger to steal. Because he wanted those shoes and did not have money, it became a reason to initiate his desire to steal.

Darth Malak lost his jaw in a mission with Revan. He lost it because during the mission Malak got mad and drew his lightsaber Revan turned and disarmed him. Revan lifted him up by his jaw and crushed it. Malak was bleeding badly and Revan toled him. "Never do that again or I will kill you" And let Malak go....For now

In the science fiction novel "The Mote in God's Eye" by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle, inhabitants of the planet New Ireland can see the the face of a hooded man in the shape of the Coal Sack nebula. One particular red giant star appears to be at the location where the eye would be. This, some people believed, was the Eye of God.

In Angela Carter's "The Company of Wolves," several symbols are used to convey themes such as transformation, desire, and the duality of human nature. The most prominent symbols include the red hood, which represents both innocence and danger, the forest, symbolizing the untamed wilderness and the subconscious mind, and the werewolf itself, serving as a metaphor for repressed desires and primal instincts. These symbols work together to create a rich and complex narrative exploring the darker aspects of human nature.