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Nerdist Science Editor Kyle Hill uses real-world math and science concepts to solve, measure, and make sense of pop culture quandaries in comics, video games, movies, and TV.

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      How Much Would a DEATH STAR Cost? | Because Science
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      Can ADVENTURE TIME’S Land of Ooo Happen in Real Life? | Because Science
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      Was the T-Rex the First Dangerous Power Walker?
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      Is Stranger Things’ Eleven More Powerful Than A Jedi? | Because Science
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      Which Ancient Medicines and Treatments Do We Still Use Today?
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      Could You Implant Memories Into a Blade Runner Replicant? | Because Science
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      How a Mass Effect Omni-Tool Would Be a Lightsaber in Real Life! | Because Science
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      Should You Panic About Murder Hornets?
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      How Much Does Your “Ghost” Weigh? | Because Science
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      Can Two Snowflakes Be Identical?
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