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Dear Phroth,
My roommate and I recently got into an argument over what constitutes science fiction and what constitutes fantasy. Neither of us can agree on what the difference is. Could you help us?
Signed, Nerdy In North Halls
Dear Nerdy:
The line between the two is pretty clear. In Superman, a fantasy film, Superman went back in time by flying around the earth really fast. In Star Trek IV, a science-fiction film, the Enterprise went back in time by flying around the sun really fast. That’s a big difference, as only the latter is grounded in scientific fact.
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To whom it may concern:
I’ve been going through some tough financial times, and I was wondering what I could do to save money. Any suggestions?
Signed, Broke In Bellefonte
Dear Broke:
One way to make the most of your dollar is to avoid being short-changed. For example, when you want to buy a solid gold horse, request that it be dunked in a vat of water before you purchase it. This way, you can ensure that it is indeed solid gold, and that you’re not wasting your money on something stupid.
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Suck on this, buttholes:
You know those spiky helmets that the German soldiers wore during the World War (the one with Kaiser Wilhelm, not the one with Adolf Hitler), right? I want to know what the spike was for.
Signed, Historical In Hastings Hall
Dear Historical:
Those helmets were called Pickelhaubes. And although the spike’s purpose has been a mystery to scholars for decades, it has recently been determined that it was used to hold donuts during battle for the soldiers to eat later.
Practical *and* delicious!
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Written by Matt Woodward, Phroth Staff Writer and Secretary
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