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Tango0114 Nov 2014 12:28 p.m. PST

"These are exciting days for physics, with several recent experimental observations providing important information on some of the most important mysteries of nature. The Large Hadron Collider at CERN has found the Higgs boson, the last missing particle in the Standard Model, advancing our understanding of the origin of the mass of fundamental particles. The discovery by astrophysicists that the expansion of the universe is accelerating implies that 75% of the universe is composed of "dark energy." And a recent trailer for Avengers: Age of Ultron suggests an explanation for the long-standing open question: can the Hulk lift Thor's hammer?

The scene in question aired Oct. 28 during an episode of Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. on ABC. In this clip, the Avengers are relaxing in their street clothes in Tony Stark's penthouse apartment, and are discussing the "enchantment" on Thor's hammer, Mjolnir, which stipulates that it can only be lifted by those "deemed worthy," and whoever does so will "possess the power of Thor." Thor places his hammer on a coffee table (actually, as shown below, it is resting partially on some books on the table), and various heroes attempt to pick up the hammer, to no avail. Thor then hefts the hammer and casually flips it into the air…"
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Dynaman878914 Nov 2014 1:50 p.m. PST

Why do scientists feel the need to explain this stuff?

jpattern214 Nov 2014 2:23 p.m. PST

Because they get a kick out of it.

Personal logo 20thmaine Supporting Member of TMP14 Nov 2014 4:02 p.m. PST

I believe Thor and his hammer have already been adequately explained :

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