Io9 Article answers question nobody asked (well maybe a bunch of people but who counts?): How long was Frodo's journey to Mt. Doom (Amon Amarth!!!!!!)

First off....I'd like to start this Lord of the Rings article off with a nice aside: AMON AMARTH!

Here is a little history on this amazing and melodic metal band (whose name means 'Mt. Doom in elfish!) who sings about nothing other than norse mythology (Thor and Odin would be proud..... Eff you Loki). 

Now that I've got that out of my system (I love hyping these guys.....they get you pumped) I can begin to talk about the original reason why I created this article in the first place: LORD OF THE F$%*ing RINGS.

Pictured above in the realm of Middle Earth. Now if you haven't seen the movies or read the book or listened to the audiobook here is a synopsis: In this medieval era-ish world there lives many races. Some good and prosperous, some evil and destructive.... It is pretty basic. ANYWAYS.... At some point this very powerful sorcerer creates a bunch of magical rings for each of these races to help them rule. Here's the rub-- He created a ring, in secret of course because this is some shady stuff, that controls the rings he first crafted. Effectively giving him control over most of the world. 

Eventually the armies of the world rallied against him and defeated him. However the ring was not destroyed (humans are greedy and self interested so of course they didn't allow this to happen) and eventually disappeared for thousand or so years until its very existence was just a whisper....

NOW THIS IS WHERE THE ACTUAL STORY BEGINS:

The ring gets found by the most average, naive, and unlikely of all peoples.... Elijah Wood. Once people discover the ring and realize its power a race against time begins and it is decided that Frodo and his posse will journey to where the ring was forged (the only place it can be destroyed) and destroy it before the ring is found by a returning essence of the sorcerer (which is a giant lidless and flaming eye). I know I took a few liberties with the material, but thats the jist of it.

But the point to take away from all of this is this: There was a Point A to point B. Point A was the shire and Point B was mount doom (spoiler Alert....they eventually make it). Since we live in an age of useless information and geeky things ruling somebody decided to track that journey and give us a representation of it in terms of Miles and in terms of distance. So continue reading for all that fun stuff or read about amon amarth or do both! Also included.... IF YOU DONT WANT TO READ THE SYNOPSIS (TLDR) THERE IS A VIDEO THAT DOES A BETTER JOB INCLUDED

Eat your heart out George Luc-- I mean Disney: Real Lightsaber duels with Legit martial artists

Do you love Lightsabers? Do you enjoy Samurais? Are you a fan of Martial Arts experts? Do you feel very strongly about the Star Wars franchise?..... well...... If you answered yes to any of these questions......or..... If you are interested in seeing cool stuff Then CHECK THIS OUT!
Continue reading to get a glimpse at Kendo masters doing what they do best.

Chilling: Check this out at night, when alone, and in a dark and empty room......HUZZAH

When I was little I used to love reading 'Scary stories to tell in the dark'

.... Well that was mid 90's before the mainstream advent of the internet.....

These days, Urban legends and tall tales have all but been confirmed AND denied by internet pursuers (doesn't mean it is all real though), but YOUTUBE has given rise to a similar event...... Campfire stories! 

Contained within are a bunch of videos containing nerve-wracking and unsettling tales. Some claim to be true, and in truth you'll never know, but all of these stories are creepy. Try to watch these in a room by yourself..... alone..... at night..... 

May the 4th be with you!

HAPPY STAR WARS DAY!

It's that time of year star wars fans........ our holy day. It seems wayyyyy more people are on the bandwagon this year, probably for episode Vii, but either way....what a glorious day.

I myself Am currently in the nearing the end of my marathon. Having Just finished 'The Empire Strikes Back' I am typing this and beginning my journey to the 'Return of the Jedi.'

I am at the part where Leia is looking sexy in that slave outfit and Luke first shows up to begin the rescue efforts and to start the chain of events leading to the cheaperst death of the most overrated (but god I can't help loving the crap out of him) Character with who has the least amount of dialogue in the Star Wars universe.......my man..... BOBA FETT.

Now where was I..... oh yes....

Included in this little article in the newest update to some Star Wars buzz including an unmaksed Kylo Ren and Adam Driver as an X-wing Pilot?

Happy Star Wars Day Everybody!