![]() Things like metallic sequins block the light and look like black specs – look for glass and plastic beads, iridescent clear sequins, bits of art glass etc. Oh, and make sure the black velvet mat board faces INSIDE towards the mirrors.įocus on using transparent objects as this will let the most light in and look the most exciting. The assembly is the same, the final triangle is just narrower once you complete it. NOTE: The wand style kaleidoscope has only two mirrors and a black velvet mat board piece for the bottom instead – this is what creates the mandala effect that works best with the narrower wand view. I have marked the wrong side with an X to help you out, but if you peel too early or for some reason I miss one use the notes below to determine the correct side. Once you know which side is the correct side there is not need to check the other side, just mark the “wrong side” or peel the masking form that side. Using a pencil (or similar) gently peel back a corner of the masking on each mirror and check them. ![]() The front surface mirror side needs to face INWARD. The first step is to determine which is the good side, and which is the wrong side. You want to avoid scratching the mirrors. Take your time with this step and do not remove the film until the last second. This shouldn’t be necessary, but it’s up to you and a sanding block is now included with your kit! If desired you can lightly sand any of the pieces you feel are not smooth enough. You can color this white birch wood with just about anything – watercolor, markers, colored pencils, fabric dye, etc. In the example below I used Folkart Ultra Dye which is a non-toxic water-based dye/stain. Remove the masking from all of the wooden parts and paint, stain, or bedazzle as desired. The tolerances are tight so they’re designed to minimize the use of glue and the parts will not fit with the masking on. * Do not force-fit the pieces without removing the masking. For example some people may choose to spray paint the slats in a color (maybe gold?) so instead of dark lines you have bright colored ones when you peel it! The masking protects the kit in transit and also allows you to paint the engraved part first if you decide. If your engraved design is intricate you can use a plastic razor blade or very sticky tape to pull it off. Your pieces should be covered in masking which you will need to remove. You may notice the piece I am showing has some scorch marks on it – I didn’t mask every part of this as this is a prototype/sample. You can choose to decorate your kaleidoscope before or after assembly. This guide should still cover 99% of what you need, but if you have questions about something in your kit that looks different and you cannot figure it out please let me know and I’ll help! You can watch the older video for your kit here as well! Some people were having difficulty getting the glue in the right spots and so I adjusted some parts to completely eliminate the need for glue. If so be SPARING with the super glue you have in your kit or use a different glue you have on hand so it doesn’t damage the acrylic disk or lens. You might have a thinner disk that needs to be glued closed or an eyepiece and magnifying lens that also needs to be glued. Wait, My Kit Looks Different? If you purchased a kit before 2022 you may have some slightly different parts. i recommend scrolling through the whole tutorial before assembling, there are a few important things you need to keep in mind – specifically remembering to peel everything before assembly. ![]() For further tips please watch the video as well. I will try and keep them as simple, and straightforward as possible. The lid of the kaleidoscope is held on magnets, which makes it easy to change the filling.These are the instructions for constructing my Kaleidoscope Kit. The lid of the kaleidoscope is held on magnets, which makes it easy to change the filling. These can be flowers, shells, beads, or even small figurines of building blocks.Īs the kaleidoscope fills, you can see more and more new drawings.Īnd the assembly process will help the child understand the device of the kaleidoscope and the principle of its operation. It will appeal to children of all ages, believe me, the whole family will want to immerse themselves in this creative process.Īfter all, you can fill a kaleidoscope with anything. Kaleidoscope help relax the organs of vision, relieve stress, and improve well-being, as well as develop the imagination well. Just open the lid and put in your favorite things of the right size (flowers, beads, leaves, dried fruits, etc.), and there will be different surprise patterns waiting for you to discover this will help stimulate your child’s unlimited imagination.Įasy To Operate – Just rotate the Kaleidoscope to enjoy infinite color patterns. The kaleidoscope can be filled with different things and get different interesting patterns. This optical device will appeal to children and adults! ![]()
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![]() ![]() He changes his name to "Harry Houdini" after his favorite magician Robert Houdin and starts out performing card tricks at sideshows in a traveling circus with his wife Bess as a "two-bit" act. The humble beginnings of Harry Houdini as a young boy named Erich Weiss, who enlists his brother Dash to help him practice magic after seeing his very first magician in his hometown of Appleton, Wisconsin. Rather than compose a period score for the series, Debney instead elected to write an "electronic/contemporary" score, with "instruments from the period that would give you the flavor of the times and give you the feeling of who this guy was." A two volume soundtrack was released for digital download by Lakeshore Records on Aug and later on CD September 23, 2014.Ī trailer for Houdini was released online in early August 2014. A lifelong fan of Harry Houdini, Debney joined the project at the behest of a producer with whom he had previously collaborated on the A&E miniseries Bonnie & Clyde. The score to Houdini was written by the veteran film composer John Debney. Abrams described as having "more turn-of-the-century architecture-that's the 19th century-than almost any city in Western culture." Brody, who had studied magic as a child, performed many of the show's stunts himself, including the suspended strait jacket escape and the famous Chinese Water Torture Cell. It was shot entirely in Budapest, Hungary (coincidentally the real Harry Houdini's birthplace), which executive producer Gerald W. Filming įilming on the miniseries began on September 30, 2013. On September 17, 2013, it was announced that actor Evan Jones had been added to the cast as Houdini's assistant Jim Collins. Patrizia von Brandenstein and Karl Walter Lindenlaub were also announced as production designer and cinematographer, respectively. The screenplay was to be penned by veteran author and filmmaker Nicholas Meyer, based on the 1976 book Houdini: A Mind in Chains: A Psychoanalytic Portrait by his father, Bernard C. The series was officially green-lit on August 19, 2013, with Kristen Connolly announced as Brody's co-star and Uli Edel as director. History first announced the development of a Houdini biopic miniseries with Adrien Brody attached to star on April 10, 2013. ![]() Linda Marlowe as Lady Doyle, Arthur Conan Doyle's clairvoyant wife.David Calder as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, creator of Sherlock Holmes and believer in spiritualism.Shaun Williamson as Sidney Reilly, MI5 agent and Harry's handler.Tim Pigott-Smith as William Melville - Head of MI5. ![]() Louis Mertens as Erich Weiss (young Harry).Tom Benedict Knight as Dash Houdini, Harry's younger brother.Eszter Ónodi as Cecilia Weiss, Harry's mother.Evan Jones as Jim Collins, Harry's assistant.Kristen Connolly as Bess Houdini, Harry's wife.Adrien Brody as Harry Houdini, world-famous magician.The drama will chronicle the life of a man who can defy death through his stunts, his visions and his mastery of illusion. The miniseries follows the man behind the magic as he finds fame, engages in espionage, battles spiritualists and encounters the greatest names of the era. The series stars Adrien Brody as Harry Houdini and features the life of the legendary illusionist and escape artist from poverty to worldwide fame. ![]() Houdini is a two-part, four-hour History channel miniseries written by Nicholas Meyer and directed by Uli Edel. ![]() ![]() ![]() Halfway through his party in the Deathday Ballroom, the Fat Friar brought him to see Erling in the courtyard. However, upon seeing Erling's pompous attitude, he decided to carry on throwing his party despite the lack of food. This act, planned and committed by Sir Nicholas, Jacob's sibling and Merula Snyde, was discovered by Professor Sprout, who later ordered Sir Nicholas to give his food to Erling and help with Herbology classes. This collision gradually escalated to a strife in which Sir Nicholas attempted to sabotage Erling's party by preserving the food which was intended to be spoiled. Since they shared the same deathday, Jacob's sibling and the Fat Friar suggested the two celebrate together, but it got rejected by Erling. He was preparing for the party when Erling the Great arrived at Hogwarts. Sir Nicholas held a Deathday Party on 31 October 1985. He asked Scrope the house-elf to do so, but was rejected, and had to manipulate Scrope into doing so. 1890–1891 school year īy 1890, his bust had been gathering dust, and he wanted someone to clean it. "Nearly Headless Nick", as he was called by the majority of the student body, was always happy to point new Gryffindors in the right direction when late to class. ![]() By at least 1890, there was a bust carved in his honour that was located in the Faculty Tower, next to one of Phineas Nigellus Black. He became the resident ghost of Gryffindor Tower at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and would spend his life after death there. Sir Nicholas chose to linger as a ghost rather than "go on", because, by his own admission, he feared death. I know nothing of the secrets of death, Harry, for I chose my feeble imitation of life instead." - Sir Nicholas explaining how he chose to remain among the living I sometimes wonder whether I oughtn't to have. Sir Nicholas had his wand taken away, however, thus was unable to leave his dungeon cell. Īlbus Dumbledore explained in his notes on The Wizard and the Hopping Pot that Muggle executions of wizards such as Sir Nicholas were rarely successful, given that wizards could magically protect themselves and escape. Naturally, these acts of betrayal and idiocy alone were not enough to condemn Sir Nicholas to such a brutal death, but the rampant acts of previous juvenile encounters led to an unsympathetic public. Thus, it took forty-five hacks to kill Sir Nicholas and even then his head was only partially severed. However, the executioner's axe was blunt, as the grindstone used to sharpen it had been misplaced. He became a "gibbering wreck" when the executioner told him to kneel before the block. Ī priest came to Sir Nicholas's cell to comfort him and escort him to the execution site at dawn the following day. Throughout the night he cried that he would soon undo the damage done to Lady Grieve. Before being locked in a dungeon, his wand was taken from him, thus preventing him from using magic to escape. ![]() Sir Nicholas was immediately taken into custody and sentenced to death as a result of this mistake. He was certain he could straighten her crooked teeth, but his attempt to do so backfired, causing her to grow a tusk. ![]() Sir Nicholas met Lady Grieve while strolling in the park on the evening of 30 October 1492. " It was a mistake any wizard could make / Who was tired and caught on the hop / One piffling error, and then, to my terror, / I found myself facing the chop." - A self-penned ballad relaying Sir Nicholas's death Ī re-enactment of Sir Nicholas's beheading, as performed at the Hogwarts Hallowe'en feast ![]() ![]() ![]() We’ve handpicked the questions from different parties and scenarios and believe us that the questions we’ve listed don’t represent any sort of danger. Not just the largest, but also the best dares and truths you can find in any app. Option to hide ads by subscribing to our no ads pack. Guaranteed addition of questions on a regular basis. Background sounds that can be turned off! (Hate the sound of the spinning bottle? Just turn it off.)ħ. Questions in 8 different themes (Classic, Funny, Hard, Custom, Crazy, Couple,Naughty, and Extreme.)ĥ. Scoreboard that helps you find the winners and the losers.Ĥ. Never Ending collection of around 2000 questions! Ģ. 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When it comes to color, Click says you need to first decide on whether you want your undergarments to match your skin tone or the garment you're wearing. This pair technically is advertised as “mid-rise” but it extends a little above that, especially for anyone with a shorter torso, so be aware of that fit before purchasing.įabric: Lenzing modal, cotton, and elastane | Colors: 11 | Sizes: 4XS-4XLĬlick explains that there are three main components that people should keep in mind when searching for no-show panties: cut, color and texture. Universal Standard grades each gusset per size, increasing the width the bigger each size is, instead of just expanding the waistband and leg openings, too. We like that the full coverage cut lays flat against your backside - but if you’re less into that, it comes in a high-rise brief, high-rise thong, and boy short, too - to prevent it from peeking through with generous, stretchy leg openings that won’t pinch the skin (the same can be said for the waistband). Because this pair of briefs made from a jersey and modal blend offers a second-skin-like feel, it molds to your body, yet the lightweight material (that’s also antimicrobial) ensures no panty lines will show. They say mid-rise, but it can fit like a high-rise on some.Īs a brand all about inclusive sizing, Universal Standard caters everyone from a 4XS to 4XL for each of their garments - intimates included. ![]() ![]() She still continues to entertain people with her charismatic performance. Burnett’s net worth further increased by appearing in several talk shows. She currently resides in San Antonio, Texas, USA. DETAILS BELOW Carol Burnett (born April 26, 1933) is famous for being tv show host. She has successfully appeared in a number of theater, films, and television, and is also an award-winning writer and singer. As of 2023, Carol Burnett’s net worth is 25 million. She made this fortune as a successful actress and has been appearing on television for over six decades. Net Worth & Salary of Carol Burnett in 2023 Carol Burnett Net WorthĪs of August 2023, Carol Burnett has an estimated net worth of more than $30 million. As of July 2023, Carol Burnett has an estimated net worth of more than 30 million. She is the recipient of six Primetime Emmy awards, a Tony award, a Grammy award, and seven Golden Globe awards. ![]() She has also received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Screen Actors Guild Awards. As of 2023, Carol Burnett has an estimated net worth of 45 million. She has also won the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005 and was conferred with the Mark Twain Prize in 2013. In 1985, she was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame. She has won six Golden Globe Awards and is the winner of six Primetime Emmy Awards. In 1962, Carol Burnett won the Peabody Award and was the winner of two Crystal Award. She has also appeared in a number of theatre productions, including ‘Love Letters,’ ‘Moon Over Buffalo,’ ‘I Do! I Do!’, ‘Follies,’ ‘Plaza Suite,’ and Putting It Together. In 1968, she was seen in the film ‘Star-Spangled Salesman.’ Her other film credits include ‘The Front Page,’ ‘Health,’ ‘Four Seasons,’ ‘Annie,’ ‘Noises Off,’ and ‘Post Grad.’ She has voiced in many films, including ‘The Trumpet of the Swan.’ ![]() She has appeared in many made-for-television films like ‘’Once Upon a Mattress’, ‘The Tale of Peter Rabbit,’ ‘Plaza Suite,’ ‘Happily Ever After,’ ‘Eunice,’ ‘Friendly Fire,’ ‘Twigs,’ and ‘6 Rms Riv Vu’.īurnett made her film debut in 1963. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board voted 3-1 in recommending commutation of Julius Jones' death sentence. "Julius Jones forever changed our lives and the lives of his family and friends.įamily photos of murder victim Paul Howell with his daughters that were on display during the Julius Jones commutation hearing before the Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board at the Kate Barnard Community Corrections Center in Oklahoma City, Okla. "We wish to thank our friends, supporters and advocates whose words, thoughts and prayers have kept us strong throughout this ordeal. "We would like to thank the countless people in the Oklahoma Attorney General’s office, the Oklahoma County District Attorney’s Office and law enforcement agencies across the state for their tireless efforts and unwavering support for the last 22 years. We take comfort that his decision affirmed the guilt of Julius Jones and that he shall not be eligible to apply for, or be considered for, a commutation, pardon or parole for the remainder of his life. "We know Governor Stitt had a difficult decision to make. Jones has maintained his innocence throughout. Jones was convicted of murder in the fatal shooting death of Paul Howell during a 1999 carjacking in Edmond. The family of Paul Howell on Thursday afternoon released a statement on the commutation of Julius Jones' sentence. Family of Paul Howell: Comfort in affirmation of Julius Jones' guilt Thank you so much Governor Stitt for commuting Julius Jones sentence to life without parole and stopping his execution today. "I’m so grateful to everyone who used their voice and helped to save Julius’s life today." Kardashian tweeted. Stitt, supporters who 'helped to save' Julius Jones More: Kim Kardashian thanks Oklahoma Gov. Kardashian, who has been supportive of Jones for years, sent a series of tweets Thursday, sharing details from her conversations with Jones and thanking the Oklahoma parole board, Stitt and others who advocated on his behalf. Kevin Stitt for commuting Julius Jones' death sentence to life in prison without parole just hours before Thursday's planned execution. Kim Kardashian West thanked Oklahoma Gov. Kim Kardashian thanks Stitt for commuting Jones' sentence But today is a good day, and I am thankful to Governor Stitt for that.” “I still believe that every day Julius spends behind bars is an injustice, and I will never stop speaking out for him or fighting to free him. I am grateful that after today’s decision by the governor, that can no longer happen. “For over twenty years, I have been haunted by the idea of watching my baby boy die in an execution chamber for a murder that occurred when he was home with his family. Madeline Davis-Jones, Julius Jones’ mother, released the following statement today after Gov. Mother of Julius Jones: 'I will never stop fighting' One medium (or small as budget allows) meat lovers pizza from Pizza Hut One large McDonald's french-fries with salt and ketchup Two KFC sandwiches with lettuce, tomato and mayo The Oklahoma Department of Corrections on Thursday released what Jones ordered for that meal: Kevin Stitt announced he was granting clemency and reducing Julius Jones' sentence to life without parole, Jones had already had what would have been his last meal. DOC releases Julius Jones' last meal order Julius Jones' sister: 'Grateful' Stitt stepped in when he did Addison Kliewer, Sarah Phipps, Nuria Martinez-Keel, 5:50 p.m. More: What you need to know about death row inmate Julius Jones and his execution case Video: Crowds at Capitol, State Penitentiary react to news of Julius Jones' sentence commutation Madeline Jones dances as she greets supporters at a Freedom Vigil in Oklahoma City /9yrgMbV2O8 ![]() ![]() ![]() After all, if the computer's main advantage over humans is their speed and capacity of calculation, then a logical way to make the odds more even is to limit the amount of calculation they can do by giving the human a time handicap. I have previously suggested that perhaps a good way to handicap computers to bring them down to the level of humans is by time handicapping. And in a match between a 50-watt consuming laptop running a modern engine and Carlsen, I wouldn't bet on Carlsen. Modern laptops have peak power utilization of about 60 watts and in energy efficient mode probably less. I hope you are all well & in good spirits.ĪylerKupp: If the criteria for equalizing humans and computers in chess playing is based on power and if that limit is around 50 watts, then we are already there. Jeff Bezos' remark raises an interesting possibility: what if we were to limit Chess computers by POWER, limiting them (as he suggests) to 50 watts (or whatever the human limit is). The ancient game of Go is significant (in part) because, by important metrics, it has a greater game complexity than Chess: The Human vs Machine: AlphaGo (Google DeepMind) vs Lee Sedol match received much press coverage: If AlphaGo was limited to 50 watts like us, it would have been crushed." (Jeff Bezos, founder of, as quoted by Silicon Valley legend Bill Gross). "īishopofBlunder: I remember watching "Game Over" and thinking it made Joel Benjamin seem to be a bitter little man with a great hatred for Kasparov.īishopBerkeley: Jeff Bezos: "Humans are VERY efficient. "Saying doesn't really think about chess is like saying an airplane doesn't really fly because it doesn't flap its wings. Offramp: When will computers be able to read lips, like HAL in ? Shams: Or, given Moore's law, it's running a mobile phone OS somewhere. Galdur: Yeah, I guess DB has been trading stocks and maybe managing drones on the side. ![]() Shams: The 1997 match was a PR boon for IBM, who declined to offer Garry a rematch (frustratingly, since the match score was tied 1-1) and sold Deep Blue off within the year. But of course chess would be extremely insignificant as corporate interests are concerned. Galdur: And nothing more has been heard of this project since back then. Shams: I like Nate Silver but the chess-related nugget in his new book, "The Signal and the Noise," seems a bit silly. Nemesistic: It tickled me too that quote.Īnd im sure Kasparov once said Deep Blue's attention to king safety was "lousy". Once again I am pleasantly jiggererd by this quote! :D I just think we should look at this as a chess match between the world's greatest chess player, and Garry Kasparov. Fact is that Deep Blue plays according to its output of binary codes lines and you sometimes play like. ![]() "In certain situations, plays like a God. "A few months after all the work I did on the, at the US Championship, I thought > "After the defeat, Kasparov wanted to test if the computer also was better at other things" Kasparov says "Look, it can't even swim! Now it has to learn it! Stupid computer!" Sfm: Danish cartoon about Kasparov's loss to Deep Blue. It did not work out because Deep Blue did not have a valid passport JoergWalter: In 1997 the chairman of PSV Turm Duisburg (german chess bundesliga) announced Deep Blue to play on board one of the team. REFINE SEARCH: White wins (1-0) | Black wins (0-1) | Draws (1/2-1/2) | Deep Blue wins | Deep Blue loses Wikipedia article: Deep Blue (chess computer)ī47 Sicilian, Taimanov (Bastrikov) Variation Randy Moulic and C J Tan managed the team. Its knowledge was fine-tuned by the Grandmaster Joel Benjamin, its opening book was supplied by Miguel Illescas Cordoba, John Fedorowicz and Nick de Firmian, and Jerry Brodie and Murray Campbell were also part of the IBM team. Garry Kasparov demanded a rematch which IBM did not accept and IBM retired Deep Blue. It won 3.5-2.5, marking the first time a chess computer has ever beaten a reigning world champion in a match under standard tournament rules and time controls. It was then upgraded and played a six-game match against Garry Kasparov in May of 1997. It won a game against Garry Kasparov on February 10, 1996, marking the first time a chess computer has ever beaten a reigning world champion under regular time controls. Its hardware architecture is somewhat based off of that of Chiptest (Computer). Deep Blue's programming code is written in C and runs under the AIX operating system. Deep Blue is a chess computer designed and produced by the computer company IBM. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() The best part is that it expands out an additional two inches, so there’s no need to worry about squeezing in your belongings - and this bag could frankly double as a weekender, too. The main compartment is incredibly roomy, with space for a 17.3-inch laptop, your chargers, a book, and any other typical essentials. The Details: 18 x 14 x 6 inches | Leather | 2.69 pounds | Up to 48.5 inchesĭesigned with laptops in mind, Vankean’s expandable briefcase is ideal for those who travel back and forth to the office every day. The high quality also means the magnetic flap closure actually retains its strength over the years, keeping your belongings secure on the road. While the bag is a splurge, the material is truly made to last - and to look even better with a little wear. If you plan to carry your laptop inside, consider putting it in a case first, as the leather is sturdy but doesn’t offer ample padding. There are pockets for everything you could think of, from slots for pens and cards to two larger interior zip closures. Available in classic academic colors like cognac and dark brown, this spacious bag manages to be sleek while still offering enough space to fit a laptop, water bottle, a book, and your daily essentials. The material isn’t particularly padded, so you may want to buy a protective sleeve for your laptop or tablet if you’ll be toting them around.įrye’s legacy of top-quality leather goods extends to this supple messenger bag, which comes with an adjustable shoulder strap. ![]() The Details: 15 x 11 x 3 inches | Leather | 2.2 pounds | Up to 60 inches And, while the shoulder strap is not detachable, it’s ultra-comfy thanks to plush padding (plus, there’s a handy top handle if it’s too much to shoulder some days). We love that there are plenty of pockets, too, so that you can tuck your laptop, books, water bottle, and more away without worry. The stylish exterior is made of full-grain cowhide Colombian leather, which develops a gorgeous patina with age, while the interior fabric is tear-resistant and meant to last. While it’s not a budget pick, the quality of the leather and the craftsmanship rivals that of some of the pricier options on this list, making it an excellent value purchase. What makes this our favorite is how well it marries fashion and functionality at a reasonable price. Visually, this crossbody style from Kenneth Cole Reaction is exactly what we picture when we think of a classic messenger bag - luxurious leather, a padded shoulder strap, a flap-over closure, and plenty of space to stow any belongings. ![]() ![]() I know this review is on the first book written (Foundation) but I cannot help but speak of the entire works. It is all so important to end up with a genuine undersstanding of the story. DO NOT let this cause dismay and do not allow yourself to drift, waiting for the dialog to pick up. ![]() There are times it seems, in all his writing that he begins to edge into a tangent of over description whether it be a personality, an event, or just a segment of the story. One word of caution to readers/listeners to Asimove's style. Again, a classic and so very well performed by Scott Brick. I just cannot recommend the Foundation stories highly enough. I was quite impressed with the reader and also very impressed that he seems to be the reader for all books in the series so we gain the continuity of the presentation. Quite obviously, I had no doubt about Asimov as I've have been a reader of his for over 50 years now. A few months ago, I noticed "Prelude to Foundation" when browsing through Audible to find my next "listen." I also decided to download the rest of the series so I could go through it all again in sequential order. I have always recommended Asimov to friends and acquaintances as a "classic" to be be read by all Sci-Fi fans. Later, as he added volumes to the Foundation series, I would grab up every Foundation book as they came out, ending with Foundation and Earth in 1986. I first read Asimov's original Foundation Triology Back in the early 60's. In Foundation, Asimov has written a timely and timeless novel of the best - and worst - that lies in humanity, and the power of even a few courageous souls to shine a light in a universe of darkness. The Foundation novels of Isaac Asimov are among the most influential in the history of science fiction, celebrated for their unique blend of breathtaking action, daring ideas, and extensive worldbuilding. ![]() To preserve knowledge and save humankind, Seldon gathers the best minds in the Empire - both scientists and scholars - and brings them to a bleak planet at the edge of the galaxy to serve as a beacon of hope for future generations. But only Hari Seldon, creator of the revolutionary science of psychohistory, can see into the future - to a dark age of ignorance, barbarism, and warfare that will last thirty thousand years. ![]() The epic saga that inspired the Apple TV+ series Foundation, now streaming. Nominated as one of America’s best-loved novels by PBS’s The Great American Read.įor 12,000 years the Galactic Empire has ruled supreme. The first novel in Isaac Asimov’s classic science-fiction masterpiece, the Foundation series ![]() |
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