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Scientists name a new arachnid species after ‘Lord of the Rings’ character Smeagol

How precious.

On Nov 19, 2015 by Cynthia McKelvey

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Stephen Colbert is the nerd king of late-night TV

A new era of geekdom has dawned on late-night television.

On Oct 26, 2015 by Michelle Jaworski

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The definitive guide to obscure pop-culture holidays

On Wednesdays, we wear pink.

On Oct 3, 2015 by Michelle Jaworski

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4 fun ways to celebrate Hobbit Day

Prop up your (proud) feet and celebrate.

On Sep 22, 2015 by Michelle Jaworski

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How George R.R. Martin’s ‘bittersweet’ ending to ‘A Song of Ice and Fire’ could play out

It's not a happy ending, for sure.

On Aug 14, 2015 by Michelle Jaworski

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British architects are trying to crowdfund a $2.9 billion replica of Minas Tirith

This campaign can totally raise the $2.9 billion required to rebuild Minas Tirith in England, right?

On Aug 11, 2015 by Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

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Unpublished story by J.R.R. Tolkien is hitting bookshelves soon

It’s Middle-earth canon.

On Aug 10, 2015 by Curt Hopkins

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Here’s your chance to rent a real-life Hobbit house in the English countryside

You could take a Hobbit holiday if this home gets built.

On Jul 28, 2015 by Lisa Granshaw

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The Internet’s love affair with Pluto erupts in hilarious and heartbreaking memes

'So you dumped me years ago but now you're driving by my house real slow?'

On Jul 17, 2015 by Aja Romano

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San Diego Comic-Con’s ‘Thunderbirds Are Go’ panel yields the sweetest story of the event

This is for all the little girls with big Comic-Con dreams.

On Jul 10, 2015 by Aja Romano

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Lego version of Rivendell from ‘The Hobbit’ is almost as beautiful as the real thing

A smaller version of the project is currently looking for support on the Lego Ideas website.

On Jul 6, 2015 by Lisa Granshaw

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Where to watch Christopher Lee beyond ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Lord of the Rings’

Number 7 is adorably endearing.

On Jun 11, 2015 by Michelle Jaworski

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Veteran actor Sir Christopher Lee has died at age 93

He had a career spanning decades.

On Jun 11, 2015 by Michelle Jaworski

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8 things you need to know before dating a geek girl

Elite Daily's guide on dating geek girls was misogynistic and wrong. Here's some better advice.

On Jun 10, 2015 by [email protected]

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Check out these photos of Dumbledore and Gandalf getting gay-married at Westboro Baptist Church

The wizards got married in a lovely ceremony across the street from the worst homophobes in America.

On Jun 9, 2015 by Mary Emily O'Hara