Portal:Speculative fiction/Did you know

... that in The Last Theorem, science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke (pictured) moved the equator north to Sri Lanka to allow for the building of a space elevator there?
... that before beginning a career in animation, Jeff "Swampy" Marsh worked as a vice president of sales and marketing for a computer company, where he "freaked out" and decided to quit?
... that Pete Wentz of Fall Out Boy co-created a comic book series inspired by the lyrics of his band's music?
... that Alice is a science fiction reimagining of the classic Alice's Adventures in Wonderland?
... that the Super Mario Bros. theme has been listed as one of the top ten most downloaded ringtones in the United States for 226 consecutive weeks?