The Overthinker Becomes the Overthunked
A new psychological study proves Overthinking It fans are nice people. D’awwww.
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[Think Tank] Legend of Korra: Platinumbending
Why can’t metalbenders in Avatar: Legend of Korra bend platinum?
Inception and Quantum Mechanics: Shared Dream, Shared Reality
Does Inception’s shared dream machine rely on the Many Worlds interpretation of Quantum Mechanics?
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Episode 162: The Apes of Wrath
The Overthinkers tackle “Rise of the Planet of the Apes.”
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X-Men: F—ing Magnetos… How Do They Work?
“Master of Magnetism?” Bubbe, you’ll never get a good-paying job without a Ph.D.
The Dragon-Haunted World: The Art of Science in “Tangled” and “How To Train Your Dragon”
Science!
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How to Find Your Shrunken Kids
Hint: avoid stilts.
The Aluminium Conundrum: Magneto’s Powers and Metallic Structure
We know Magneto can manipulate metals. But we didn’t know how. Until now.
Newtonian Inconsistencies in Lena’s “Satellite”
Guest writer Mark Laughter examines this year’s Eurovision winner and its disrespect for basic physics.
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Fighting the T-1000
Why not just dunk the frozen T-1000 straight into the steel?