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50 Years and Counting: 'Star Trek' Writers Explain Its Serious Staying Power
"Star Trek" is celebrating its 50th anniversary. HowStuffWorks Now talks to two of its writers about why it has endured for so long.
Can You Fill In the Word That's Missing From These Iconic "Star Trek" Episode Titles?
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Ever since "Star Trek" premiered in 1966, audiences have boldly gone to the final frontier with Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock. To put your Trekkie knowledge to the test, we've removed one word from five iconic episode titles. See if you can fill in the blank!
Can You Identify the Men of Star Trek From Just One Image?
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Sure, you can probably guess who Mr. Spock is, but can you recognize Nog? Neelix? Lieutenant Malcolm Reed? Prove you're a real Trekkie by putting your skills to the test!
Ultimate "Star Wars" Quiz
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Perhaps THESE are the droids you're looking for? Take this 40-question "Star Wars" quiz and test your knowledge on everything from "A New Hope" to "The Force Awakens."
10 Child Stars Who Grew Up Just Fine
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Kid actors often grow up to find themselves perpetually in trouble. But these 10 came through young fame without becoming tabloid fodder.
Star Trek's Kobayashi Maru Exercise Explores No-win Situations
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The Kobayashi Maru simulation puts future Starfleet commanders in a classic "no-win" scenario. It's so accurate, even the U.S. military uses the exercise to test the measure of a good leader.
Project Blue Beam: A Conspiracy Theory Straight out of 'Star Trek'
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Conspiracy theories: love them or hate them, they aren't going anywhere soon. For a conspiracy theory to have real staying power, it needs both a compelling narrative, and an audience who is either unable or unwilling to practice healthy skepticism.
How Laser Weapons Work
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Laser weapons have been depicted in science fiction for years, but they do exist in real life. Learn more about laser weapons.
Should You Buy the Apple Watch?
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The Apple Watch is the coolest geekiest accessory in the world. Sure, "Star Trek" had the flip phone, and "Star Trek: The Next Generation" had Bluetooth, but James Bond had the smart watch, and he trumps everything. Strap on your taste and wind up your credit score. It's time to find out if you can afford not to have an Apple watch.
How Teleportation Will Work
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Looking forward to instantaneous travel? The Star Trek teleporter is one step closer to reality. Scientists have now teleported a laser beam. Could humans be next?