Everything I know about nuclear power I learned from 'The Simpsons'
After 20 years of the Springfield plant, Mr. Burns, Sector 3-G, and the three-eyed fish, what kind of impact has The Simpsons had on the country's perception of nuclear power?
Mon, Jan 11 2010 at 3:12 PM EST
Photo: Tobo/Flickr Last night's Simpsons 20th Anniversary Special: In 3-D! On Ice! dedicated an entire segment to the show's effect on nuclear power. I don't think it's a stretch to say that there is a sizable chunk of the population who, for better or worse, have learned everything they know about nuclear energy from watching The Simpsons. Morgan Spurlock hosted the special show. Check out the bit about nuclear power here:
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Marie Devine
01/13/2010 21:10 PM
The Russians have a nuclear powered submarine at the bottom of the Baring Sea (?) with corroding metal. The Russians know how difficult it is to contain nuclear materials from their Chernoble accident. Three Mile Island nuclear site had problems.
God gave recent prophecy that major cities would burn because (our enemies) now have the location of our nuclear sites and they will be bombed. Do not ask people in the industry about the safety of their jobs or investments. They do not.... More
