There are still a lot of mysteries surrounding the next film in J.J. Abrams’s reborn Star Trek series—including who exactly Benedict Cumberbatch is playing—but now we’ve got one more piece of the puzzle. It was briefly teased in the last trailer for Star Trek Into Darkness, but via the film’s mobile app, we now have a great shot of the Dark Enterprise. More »
DIY Paper USS Enterprise 1701 Kit
Posted in: Today's ChiliBeing involved in galactic travel is definitely an expensive process and massive undertaking for any country, let alone corporation. Of course, we have fictional companies like the Weyland Corporation or the Umbrella Corporation that seem to have bottomless reserves of money to fund their activities, but here we are presented with a far more affordable way of space travel – using your imagination only, of course. I am referring to the $19.99 DIY Paper USS Enterprise 1701 Kit.
The name of the DIY Paper USS Enterprise 1701 Kit says it all, it glorifies paper and not space as the final frontier, and each purchase will come with all the relevant bits and pieces required for you to construct your very own ultimate paper model of the original USS Enterprise 1701. Heck, to make sure that there is the added touch of realism just in case your imagination fails you, a bunch of electronics will also give it lights and sound, and there will be an accompanying book that chronicles the different Enterprises of the Star Trek universe. If you can fix IKEA furniture yourself, assembling the DIY Paper USS Enterprise 1701 Kit should not be a pain since it comes with step-by-step instructions for assembly.
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The Amazing History and Figures of the First Nuclear-Powered Aircraft Carrier in the World
Posted in: Today's Chili The USS Enterprise, the first nuclear aircraft carrier in the world, has been officially retired today at a ceremony in Norfolk, Virginia—special appearance by Captain Kirk included. Since her comissioning in November 1961, she has served under ten Commanders-in-Chief, including John F. Kennedy during the Cuban missile crisis in 1962. More »