Someone in Missouri is doing a web poll on the most famous Missourian. This morning, some MD who invented "osteopathy" was on top. This afternoon Robert A. Heinlein has pulled ahead, partly from a mention on Instapundit. Anyhow, now is the time for all you Heinlein fans to go to the Missouri website and vote for the Grand Master.
Showing posts with label Robert A Heinlein. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Robert A Heinlein. Show all posts
Sunday, October 27, 2013
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Lifeline
The Daily Mail reports on a new blood test that will indicate how long you have to live. Robert A. Heinlein wrote a short story about this very idea, way back in 1939. In the story a fictional Dr. Hugo Pinero invented the technique. The story opens with Dr. Pinero invited to a scientific convention and getting trashed by disbelieving scientists. Pinero's invention plays hob with the life insurance business, who hire hitmen to do away with him and make the world safe for life insurance salesmen.
Science fiction comes to life, again.
Science fiction comes to life, again.
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