Tag Archives: science

When Science or Magic Run Up The Death Count

Posted on December 13, 2024 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve always wondered this when it comes to some stories involving a set location that has either high levels of science or magic.  These are the ones where at least one person dies in every adventure.  Not always random people … Continue reading →

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Small Post About Sea Turtles . . . I’m Not Joking

Posted on January 16, 2022 by Charles Yallowitz

So, I was in a classroom and noticed a poster.  I’d seen it before multiple times, but a new thought clicked in my head: There are only 7 species of sea turtles? I always thought there were more than that, … Continue reading →

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The Experimental Hero: Brought to You By Science

Posted on June 26, 2019 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve touched on a lot of different heroes over the years, so I’m surprised I never thought about this one before.  I mean, they’ve slipped into a few categories at times, but I never really locked onto the ‘experiment’ origin.  … Continue reading →

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Zoo Day

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Charles Yallowitz

A child’s wonder Etched into their face When seeing the beasts Outside the screen and page Larger as life Striking all the senses As alive as the child Who watches and waves Amazed at the sight Of beloved animals In … Continue reading →

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Questions 3: Let’s Go Sci-Fi!

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

I’ve been watching ‘Eureka’ in my downtime, which is whenever the kid isn’t home.  It’s a fun show and had me thinking about Science Fiction.  For some reason, this is the genre that fantasy gets put either alongside or under … Continue reading →

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#Fantasy Heroes & #Superheroes: All In the Setting and Goals

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Charles Yallowitz

(This comes from a March question that took me a while to think about.  Sorry for the delay.) It took me a while to find a good picture for this post and that search also lead me to a realization. … Continue reading →

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Mwahaha! Who Likes a Mad Scientist?

Posted on October 28, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

Around this time of year, you get all the ghosts, vampires, werewolves, and zombies coming out to play.  I’ve noticed that one archetype of horror gets very little attention beyond a few sexy or goofy outfits among adults.  So, let’s … Continue reading →

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Mad Doctor of Dyer

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Charles Yallowitz

(Ever stumble onto an old piece of writing and struggle to figure out what you were drinking to create such insanity?  Here’s one of mine.) Beneath the clean-cut hedges And the children playing tag Thrives a maze-like lab Run by … Continue reading →

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