I’m reading Woodwalker by Emily B. Martin. In chapter 13, near the end of the story, Mona does this: “She gave me a pat on the shoulder on her way out the door. I winced at the flash of pain this brought, knowing full well it was intentional.” Excerpt From Woodwalker Emily B. Martin https://books...

I think there are real-life sonic weapons that can kill people but the actual explosions/almost complete disintegration that the necromancer's weapon causes seems unrealistic -- no matter how much power she had to produce the sounds, the vibrations still have to be transmitted. In a vacuum it wou...

Looking for title of kids picture book from the 1970s or early 1980s about science. It was like an encyclopedia or "what do I want to be when I grow up" type of book. Explained about Marie Curie (among others, book was not about her specifically). Might also have mentioned Helen Keller, joy of l...

In 2008 I read a book (fiction) about a boy living with a carnival. The carnival was a bunch of radical environmentaists. I can't recall the title or the author so I'm hoping somebody on here can help me. I read the book whilst sitting beside my mother's bed in hospital and I have brain dog about...

Is Harry Potter a powerful wizard / is he historically remembered as such? When thinking about powerful wizards, like Albus Silente, Tom Riddle, Gellert Grindelwald (or even Severus Piton), the general impression is that they seem to have a clear idea of what they are doing when it comes to magi...

I've ready through the book Skyward once and then skimmed it a few times, but can't find any number related to Mag 1, which is described as their normal combat speed. I might just be missing a sentence, but since I only have a paper version I can't exactly do ctrl+f and search through every refer...

All I remember is the guy was sent to a planet to test something or he did something illegal, and time moved really fast on the planet but slow to the outside world. He had to fix something to leave the planet I think. His dad was also dying and he checked how many days he had left every day, but...

In 2018 or 2019, I streamed a (live action) series (I only saw one season) which was probably made in 2010 or later, set in a California city in the present or near future. There was some kind of an augmented reality game with many levels, with some huge reward (owning the game company maybe?) to...

in Harry Potter, and the Order of the Phoenix, when Snape is teaching Occlumency to Harry, not only canHarry feal the attacks, but he could be said to be getting tired of it. "Hermione told me to come and check on you,” said Ron in a low voice, helping Harry to his feet. “She says your defenses ...

Would like to know if a PBY Catalina seaplane has ever been used in sci-fi in any medium (books, comics, movies, TV series). Am asking because I would like to use one on something am writing. Just because it's a beautiful plane. Please note that am not asking for a complete list. A simple Yes, in...

I have recently been watching the new Doctor Who series and have finished season 8. The platform on which I am watching the series doesn't have 'Last Christmas' special after season 8. Can I simply skip the special without losing something important regarding the story arc? If I can't, then can I...

I'm looking for a fanfiction where Harry randomly decides to become a porn star because he saw an advert. He has muggle electronics in a warded room. He refuses to marry Ginny and she gives him an ultimatum so he leaves her. The group of friends hold regular parties/movie nights. Someone brings a...

In a post-apocalyptic world where all technology is lost and the sky is blacked out for decades, a culture tries to rebuild underground using geothermal energy for light and air filtration and consuming mostly fungus. Is there anything at all that could measure the passage of time through years w...