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On This Day: March 17th

1. 1930: The Invisible Man by H.G. Wells is adapted into a film directed by James Whale and starring Claude Rains. The film is considered a classic of early horror cinema and has influenced many science fiction and horror works that followed. #TheInvisibleMan #HGWells #JamesWhale #horror #cinema
2. 1959: Science fiction author Kurt Vonnegut's novel The Sirens of Titan is published. The book is a satirical work that explores themes of free will, destiny, and the meaning of life. It has become a classic of the genre and has inspired numerous other works of science fiction. #KurtVonnegut #TheSirensofTitan #sciencefiction #satire
3. 1972: The Hugo Awards for science fiction and fantasy literature are presented at Discon II, the 30th World Science Fiction Convention in Boston, Massachusetts. Winners include Isaac Asimov for his novel The Gods Themselves and Ursula K. Le Guin for her novella The Word for World is Forest. #HugoAwards #IsaacAsimov #UrsulaKLeGuin #sciencefiction #fantasy
4. 1990: Fantasy author R.A. Salvatore's novel The Crystal Shard is published. The book is the first in the Legend of Drizzt series and introduces the popular character of Drizzt Do'Urden, a drow elf who becomes a hero. The series has since become a beloved staple of the fantasy genre. #RASalvatore #TheCrystalShard #LegendofDrizzt #fantasy
5. Birthday: Science fiction and fantasy author Mercedes Lackey is born on this day in 1950. Lackey is known for her prolific output of novels, including the popular Valdemar series. She has won multiple Hugo and Nebula awards for her work and has been a significant influence on the genre. #MercedesLackey #birthday #sciencefiction #fantasy



Crash Facepalm's Science Report: Bizarre and Hilarious Science News from Around the Galaxy

Greetings fellow space enthusiasts! It's your favorite astronaut reporter, Crash Facepalm, back with another installment of my science report. Today, I bring you some bizarre and hilarious news from around the galaxy that will have you laughing and scratching your head at the same time.

#1: Martian Mice on a Mission

It seems that the mice on Mars have been up to some mischief lately. According to our sources, they have formed their own space agency and are planning to launch their own spacecraft to explore the galaxy. Their mission? To find a new planet to call home because apparently, the cheese on Mars just isn't cutting it anymore. Who knew that mice could be so ambitious?

#2: Time Traveling Celebrities?

Rumors are circulating that some of our favorite celebrities, including Stephen Hawking and Isaac Asimov, are actually time travelers from the future. Apparently, they came back in time to inspire us to create the technology that they used in their own time. If this is true, then we owe them a big thank you for all their contributions to science fiction!

#3: Alien Invasion or Just a Bad Dream?

Several people have reported strange dreams where they are visited by aliens who look suspiciously like the characters from Star Trek. Some even claim that they were abducted and taken on a tour of the galaxy, complete with a stop at a Klingon bar. Is this just a case of an overactive imagination or is there something more to these dreams? Only time will tell.

#4: The Truth About the Bermuda Triangle

After years of speculation, scientists have finally uncovered the truth about the Bermuda Triangle. It turns out that the area is actually a portal to an alternate dimension where people are living in a utopian society. Unfortunately, the portal only opens for a few seconds every hundred years, making it impossible to visit this alternate world. Looks like we'll have to stick with Earth for now.

That's all for now, folks! Tune in next time for more bizarre and hilarious science news from around the galaxy. Until then, live long and prosper! #CrashFacepalm #ScienceReport #StarTrek #IsaacAsimov #Stephen

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