Interestingly enough, whenever I cite examples from superhero comic books in a lecture, my students never wonder when they will use this information in their real life. Apparently they all have plans, post-graduation, that involve protecting the City from all threat while wearing spandex. As a law-abiding citizen, this notion fills me with a great sense of security, knowing as I do how many of my scientist colleagues could charitably be termed mad.
~ James Kakalios
