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Nine Words From Science Which Originated In Science Fiction

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the science-emulates-science-fiction dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Oxford University Press has a blog post listing nine words used in science and technology which were actually dreamed up by fiction writers. Included on the list are terms like robotics, genetic engineering, deep space, and zero-g. What other terms are sure to follow in the future?"

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  1. HOLY FUCKING SHIT!!! by Murpster · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Geeks like science fiction? STOP THE PRESSES!!!

  2. Waldo by Lord+Grey · · Score: 0, Redundant

    What about waldo, coined by Robert A. Heinlein? That seems like a good candidate for this list.

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    // Beyond Here Lie Dragons
    1. Re:Waldo by genner · · Score: 0, Redundant

      What about waldo, coined by Robert A. Heinlein? That seems like a good candidate for this list.

      Yeah where is waldo?
      Someone had to say it.....