Topic: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
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42 facts about Douglas Adams (+video)
Google's doodle celebrates 'Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' author Douglas Adams. Here are 42 facts about the humorist, environmentalist, technophile, and all-around hoopy frood who would have turned 61 on Monday.
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Douglas Adams: The hitchhiker's guide to humor and science (+video)
Google celebrates Douglas Adams, author of the "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," with a reference-packed doodle.
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Why Does the World Exist?
A simple question proves thorny in Jim Holt's new book.
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Backchannels Fear not!
Reality isn't as scary as some would like us to believe.
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Geek wisdom goes mainstream
Hard-core nerds impart teachings of 'Star Wars' and Tolkien.
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'The Hobbit' begins filming in New Zealand
'The Hobbit': Hollywood studio funding problems, a threatened actors' boycott and ulcer surgery for Jackson have plagued pre-production on the $500 million, two-movie project.
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A deep northern quiet in Norway
Norway's treasured fiords provided a place for contemplation.
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National Star Wars Day: Our top 10 Star Wars quotes
May 4th is the unofficial National Star Wars Day, which means it's time to break out our favorite Star Wars quotes.
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Six Picks: Recommendations from the Monitor staff
'The African Queen' on DVD at last, Jamie Cullum's latest burst of talent on a new CD, a tale of forgiveness on Lifetime, and more.
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British readers select the 10 funniest books ever
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Explosively delicious
Inspired by a fantasy novel, a teen cooks up a sauce the family raves about.
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Horizon highlights – July 25 weekend
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The web's best 'easter eggs'
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A childhood tale with charm
Authentic 'Son of Rambow' displays an understanding of what it's like to be a kid.
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On film: An iron-clad hero (thud); a charming childhood tale
Not even Robert Downey Jr. can quite save 'Iron Man.' But the weekend offers more, including 'Son of Rambow,' 'Made of Honor,' and 'Redbelt.'
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Zooey Deschanel has another day job: singer
The actress and M. Ward have formed a duo called She & Him that emulates the feel of 1960s music. Just don't call it a vanity project.
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