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One of the genres that I enjoy exploring is speculative science fiction. you know, that stuff that could be true but probably isn't. It doesn't contain a lot of "off-world" words or names. | One of the genres that I enjoy exploring is speculative science fiction. you know, that stuff that could be true but probably isn't. It doesn't contain a lot of "off-world" words or names. | ||
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When I was in the Navy, I wrote about a group of archaeologists exploring the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. They are examining a tomb that has been closed for nearly 4000 years. When the sarcophagus is opened, they find a metal object in the mummy's left hand. | When I was in the Navy, I wrote about a group of archaeologists exploring the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. They are examining a tomb that has been closed for nearly 4000 years. When the sarcophagus is opened, they find a metal object in the mummy's left hand. | ||
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After many months, one of the scientists does a Google search. is discovered that the metal object is one of three bolts that hold the engine nacelle onto the wing of a Boeing 737. | After many months, one of the scientists does a Google search. is discovered that the metal object is one of three bolts that hold the engine nacelle onto the wing of a Boeing 737. | ||
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Or, how about archeologists in the Yucatan of Mexico excavating near the Temple of the Sun and discover a new "Kings House"? After months of work, they finally unearth the Kings' throne, only to discover that it is an ejection seat from a missing modern-day SR-71. | |||
Well, you get the idea. | Well, you get the idea. | ||
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Since childhood, I have been a voracious reader. This is probably why I have become the author that I am today.
One of the genres that I enjoy exploring is speculative science fiction. you know, that stuff that could be true but probably isn't. It doesn't contain a lot of "off-world" words or names.
Examples
When I was in the Navy, I wrote about a group of archaeologists exploring the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. They are examining a tomb that has been closed for nearly 4000 years. When the sarcophagus is opened, they find a metal object in the mummy's left hand.
The object is removed and sent to the Smithsonian Institute for further investigation.
Everyone is at a loss to identify the metal part. It is apparently nickel steel, 7/8 of an inch in diameter and about 5 1/2 inches long. After weeks of cleaning and extensive scrutiny, they discover the writing is in English: BACB30PN14-32M. the Smithsonian contacts cryptographers, language experts, and experts in many other fields.
After many months, one of the scientists does a Google search. is discovered that the metal object is one of three bolts that hold the engine nacelle onto the wing of a Boeing 737.
Or, how about archeologists in the Yucatan of Mexico excavating near the Temple of the Sun and discover a new "Kings House"? After months of work, they finally unearth the Kings' throne, only to discover that it is an ejection seat from a missing modern-day SR-71.
Well, you get the idea.
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