The Mysteries Behind the Mysterious Noise
On the ocean floor in the Fury and Hecla Strait, a narrow water channel in the Qikiqtaaluk Region of Nunavut, Canada, a suspicious noise is being heard. Some have described …
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Are my Neighbours Super Heroes?
Most of us understand the frustration of having loud neighbours. Whether a yard, an acre, or a thin plywood wall separates you, a noisy fellow always finds a way to …
Nerdy Fact #73
Did You Know? With a body count of 83,871 (including the nearly 80,000 Nova Corps pilots who die in the climax of the film), Guardians of the Galaxy hold the …
Mini-Dead – Review!
If I’m being honest, I’m not a huge fan of boss fights in video games. As a plot device, they often feel like a clumsy and unnecessary concession to gaming …
Getting Ready for Netflix’s Luke Cage!
Getting Ready for Netflix’s Luke Cage! It seems like the whole world is ready to binge-watch Netflix’s new series, Luke Cage. Part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Luke Cage continues …
Nerdy Fact #72
Did You Know? The Nintendo character Luigi’s name translates to “famous warrior” in Italian which is ironic given the circumstance. Luigi is often portrayed as being the “lesser brother”, although …
So You Want to be a Charizard?
Is this not the life you imagined? Had enough of struggling with daily routines? Feel like you’ll go on a rampage next time you hear your noisy neighbour sneeze? Will …
Caffeine 1UP: Videogame Café Beta Opens Today!
We at The Nerd is the Word are happy to announce that our partner – Caffeine 1UP has opened their doors for their Beta testing! We look forward to working with …
5 Nerdy Facts of Ottawa you probably didn’t know!
When you think of Ottawa, this beautiful Capital of Canada of ours… you don’t really get the nerdy vibe do you? Well little did you know that we were sitting …
We want to be the best, like no one ever was!
Over the next few weeks, The Nerd is the Word will be going through many changes. We are in full swing transitioning to become Ottawa’s one and only source of …