science fiction & futurism

"Everything is becoming science fiction. From the margins of an almost invisible literature has sprung the intact reality of the 20th century." --J.G. Ballard Come surf the future fantastic with us.

Mysteries and Myths

All things related to historical and modern mysteries, mythical creatures, and cryptozoology!

history

A group for all those people that watch the History channel 24/7. A place to discuss specific times in history, wars, anything about history in general.

Twang

Country, alt-country, Americana, roots music, bluegrass/newgrass, rockabilly, psychobilly...whatever you want to call it...this is the place to talk about it.

atheists & secular humanists

Come all ye unbelievers, freethinkers, blasphemers, doubters, heathens, heretics, infidels, scoffers, skeptics. Come together, Sinner Friends. MOD NOTE PLEASE READ BEFORE JOINING: This group is a SAFE PLACE for Atheists, Agnostics, and Secular Humanists. If you're thinking of joining this group to question our non-belief against you belief, proselytize, or …

crafty

Know how to make stuff? -Show us how! Want to make stuff? -Ask us and we'll help you figure it out.

Smarties

A group for smart people! We talk about things like literature, astrophysics, libraries, money, and cephalopods (mostly squid).

theatre

Admit it--you keep a toothbrush and a change of clothes in the greenroom, because chances are you're sleeping in the theatre again tonight.

nocturnal

Sleep is for the weak. If you seem to be awake during around Zero-Dark-Thirty (or you're international) you can chat here or post noctornal-related stuff