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Frank (2001: A Space Odyssey) Trivia
What is the name of the AI that controls the Discovery One spaceship in "2001: A Space Odyssey"? (Expert)
#1: HAL 9000
#2: GERTY
#3: VIKI
#4: AMEE
What is the primary purpose of the Discovery One spaceship in "2001: A Space Odyssey"? (Easy)
#1: To explore Jupiter
#2: To colonize Mars
#3: To retrieve an alien artifact
#4: To study black holes
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Frank (2001: A Space Odyssey) Fun Facts
The character HAL 9000's name is a play on IBM; each letter is one step back in the alphabet from the letters I, B, and M.
The soundtrack includes classical music pieces, with Johann Strauss II's The Blue Danube famously accompanying the elegant docking scenes, showcasing a stark contrast between human creativity and the coldness of space.
Frank (2001: A Space Odyssey) Polls
Which aspect of "2001: A Space Odyssey" do you find most captivating?
The Visual Effects
The Soundtrack
The Philosophical Themes
The Characters
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What is your favorite interpretation of the monolith in "2001: A Space Odyssey"?
A tool for evolution
A symbol of alien intelligence
A representation of human uncertainty
A gateway to higher consciousness
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