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What is the etymology of Doctor Who?

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3 answers

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What popularised the concept of Martians as little green men?

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15 answers

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Where should I start with Star Trek? (TV series only, not the movies) [duplicate]

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What is the context of the quote "With great power comes great responsibility"?

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asked May 30, 2011 at 17:37

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What does punk in steampunk mean?

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Does J.K. Rowling deny writing fantasy?

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Similarities between Dune and Wheel of Time?

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asked Mar 16, 2011 at 20:27

24 votes

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In the 'Wheel of Time' series, what is the game of stones?

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asked Feb 27, 2011 at 15:52

23 votes

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Why did the quality of terminators increase from movies 1 to 3?

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asked Jul 3, 2011 at 7:07

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What does "master of death" mean?

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asked Jul 22, 2011 at 3:23

21 votes

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Are there any explanations for the fantastical elements of the Matrix?

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asked May 5, 2011 at 20:52

20 votes

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Reading order for Dragonlance?

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asked Mar 30, 2011 at 15:34

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2 answers

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What does the blue elevator (?) in this picture refer to?

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asked May 5, 2011 at 21:12

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Why are trilogies so prevalent in Fantasy?

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asked Jul 25, 2011 at 9:44

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Has any Science Fiction/Fantasy novel won any of the big 3 literary awards?

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Why are almost all ninja squads of three composed of 2 males and one female?

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Does John Ringo actually endorse the political views expressed in Troy Rising?

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asked Jun 25, 2011 at 17:07

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A good account of the development of the modern fantasy genre?

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Which Sandman issue(s) has the man who cannot die?

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asked Mar 28, 2011 at 14:27

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What are the goals of the Jedi?

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asked Sep 19, 2011 at 7:06

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Anime where a teenage heiress runs off with a famous thief, probably set during Industrial Revolution

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asked Oct 6, 2011 at 10:34

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Why is Kruppe so powerful?

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asked Mar 12, 2011 at 10:35

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Is there an issue-by-issue summary of Sandman?

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9 votes

1 answer

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Chronological order of the three Tiassa sections?

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Who is the third head of the dragon? [closed]

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asked Apr 25, 2011 at 5:38

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What is suvudu?

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Identify the recent story with a cross-dressing undertaker/necromancer?

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asked Jun 12, 2011 at 19:36

7 votes

1 answer

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What situation does the Fool refer to at the start of Fools' Errand?

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What happens before the Crippled God?

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Is The Pale Woman ever mentioned in the Farseer trilogy?

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40 Questions

What is the etymology of Doctor Who?

What popularised the concept of Martians as little green men?

Where should I start with Star Trek? (TV series only, not the movies) [duplicate]

What is the context of the quote "With great power comes great responsibility"?

What does punk in steampunk mean?

Does J.K. Rowling deny writing fantasy?

Similarities between Dune and Wheel of Time?

In the 'Wheel of Time' series, what is the game of stones?

Why did the quality of terminators increase from movies 1 to 3?

What does "master of death" mean?

Are there any explanations for the fantastical elements of the Matrix?

Reading order for Dragonlance?

What does the blue elevator (?) in this picture refer to?

Why are trilogies so prevalent in Fantasy?

Has any Science Fiction/Fantasy novel won any of the big 3 literary awards?

Why are almost all ninja squads of three composed of 2 males and one female?

Does John Ringo actually endorse the political views expressed in Troy Rising?

A good account of the development of the modern fantasy genre?

Which Sandman issue(s) has the man who cannot die?

What are the goals of the Jedi?

Anime where a teenage heiress runs off with a famous thief, probably set during Industrial Revolution

Why is Kruppe so powerful?

Is there an issue-by-issue summary of Sandman?

Chronological order of the three Tiassa sections?

Who is the third head of the dragon? [closed]

What is suvudu?

Identify the recent story with a cross-dressing undertaker/necromancer?

What situation does the Fool refer to at the start of Fools' Errand?

What happens before the Crippled God?

Is The Pale Woman ever mentioned in the Farseer trilogy?