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JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH

Book • 1874

The book follows Professor Otto Lidenbrock, an eccentric German scientist, his nephew Axel, and their Icelandic guide Hans as they venture into the Earth's interior through a volcanic tube in Iceland.

Along their journey, they encounter numerous dangers, including cave-ins, underground oceans, prehistoric creatures, and other extraordinary phenomena.

The novel blends Victorian science with innovative concepts, making it a landmark in the science fiction genre.

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Mentioned in 6 episodes

Mentioned by

David Sims

when discussing various dinosaur movies.

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Mentioned by

Jameson Olsen

in comparison to Frankenstein.

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Jameson Olsen

in relation to the lesson of facing fears and taking "abyss lessons."

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Jameson Olsen

as a book written by Jules Verne.

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Mentioned when quoting Professor Liedenbrock on science being made up of useful mistakes.

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John Candeto

as a book read to his children.

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Mentioned by

Palmer Luckey

as a childhood favorite, emphasizing its story of extraordinary achievement.

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Mentioned by

Liu Cixin

as the novel that sparked his interest in science fiction as a child.

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