Robert A. Heinlein
publication date: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 (part of Round XLV)
category: Literature
clue: there's no such thing as a free goo
explanation: Heinlein authored many science-fiction stories and novels about the Moon, including The Moon is a Harsh Mistress, which produced the adage "there's no such thing as a free lunch." more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Joanna Woods, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Ryan Dunn, Jon Berry, and Jason Lemler
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