Following its birth as a 1978 BBC Radio sitcom through its many and varied adaptations, Douglas Adams ’ The Hitchhikers’ ...

“It’s part of the shape of the universe. I only have to talk to somebody and they begin to hate me.” Photo illustration by Slate. Photos by Jeremy Thomas/Unsplash and Disney/Buena Vista. Grok is an AI ...

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It's the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and everything: 42. And 42 is now the number of years since the publication of The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, the first in the ...

Today, May 25, is officially known as Towel Day. This day is meant to honor the beloved author of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," Douglas Adams, whose writings have inspired multitudes of ...

British author Douglas Adams, left, and Nick Landau read Adams' book The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy in October 1979. It's the answer to the ultimate question of life, the universe and everything ...