Tonight's Winning Intergalactic Lottery Number Is . . . [Long Inhale]
On October 21, the (current) biggest prime number was found, courtesy of the the Great Internet Mersenne Prime Search (GIMPS) project. It's a Mersenne prime – named after French monk Bob Prime Marin Mersenne – meaning it's a power of two, minus one. And so, we welcome to the prime...
Heard About Any Good Hauntings Lately?
Quick question: Which house in your hometown is haunted? It doesn't have to be a house, necessarily. Maybe it's a warehouse or an old theater. Maybe it's a barn. It could also be an old hospital or an orphanage, or maybe just an empty field. No matter the location,...
For The Love Of Collecting
Whether it's comic books, action figures, stamps, or boardgames, a staple of nerd culture is, and has always been, collecting. More and more, specialty stores, and even big-box stores, are catering to those of us who like to collect our favorite geeky objets from across our fandoms. Often when we...
Branch Out In New Ways With GURPS Power-Ups 10: Skill Trees
GURPS has always been about making your games your own, to play as the adventurers in the world that you envision. But if you really want to shake the tree – literally? – of what's possible, we're proud to introduce GURPS Power-Ups 10: Skill Trees. In the same way that...
Science Fiction Double Feature
The Rocky Horror Picture Show debuted 49 years ago in the United Kingdom – and shortly after in the United States. It is considered by many to be one of Tim Curry's finest roles, and the scene where he comes down the elevator tapping his heel is an iconic moment in...
Good News: You Can Be A Super Hero!
No, we can't help you with the logistics of acquiring strange powers or launching an orbital satellite to patrol the planet. But if you've taken care of those minor details, then the last hurdle you faced has been overcome: You can now call yourself a super hero. Because, according to...
Cosplaying On A Budget
Cosplaying is a hugely popular hobby amongst those who love costumes, pop culture, and being creative, and it continues to grow in popularity. While many folks spend thousands of dollars perfecting screen-accurate outfits and props, some players are successful in creating their looks on a budget. Patricia R., better...