[general_re]

Cool science thingy ping.

Hey, while we're at it, if Spiderman got his powers from a spider, how come his webs come out his wrists? Shouldn't it be more spider-like and come out...somewhere else?

[TheBigB]

That only became an issue after the movie came out; in the comics, Peter Parker devised his own mechanical web-shooters for his wrists.

Although if you DO want to see your idea brought to the screen, pick up SPIDER-BABE starring Misty Mundae. :o)

[sinanju]

Spider Man will always be my fave. A working-class superhero, with relationship, family, school and career issues. No billionaire he.

[MeanWestTexan]

Because, as all true nerds know, the Real spider man did not produce silk himself. Peter Parker, a chemical whiz, invented little gadgets that made the silk, which he attached to his wrists.

Thats what you get for relying on Hollywood for accurate information!

[Ol' Dan Tucker]

Hey, while we're at it, if Spiderman got his powers from a spider, how come his webs come out his wrists? Shouldn't it be more spider-like and come out...somewhere else?

In the comic books, Spidey (Peter Parker, really) originally fashioned mechanical spinnerets that were worn on his wrists which required periodic replenishing with cannisters of liquid silk. (See: Spiderman)

But, you're right. To be biologically correct, he should be shooting webs from his butt.

[PatrickHenry]

Good article, but probably not for the whole list. I'll ping a few specialists.