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FitzSimmons

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As much as I love these two brilliant scientists, I can't help but think their characters are clones of characters from other series. No offence to Iain De Caestecker and Elizabeth Henstridge, by the way. Their performances in the series are spectacular. Fandom Examples Parallels Ron & Hermione (Harry Potter) Fitz – awkward sidekick; “What the hell!” Ron – awkward sidekick; “Bloody hell!” Simmons – Know-it-all goody-two-shoes Hermione – Know-it-all goody-two-shoes FitzSimmons argue like an old couple Ron & Hermione argue like an old couple Gem & Gemma (Power Rangers RPM) Inseparable lab partners Inseparable partners that finish each others’ sentences

A historical race of giants?

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They are called Nephilim (a humanoid hybrid of fallen angels and humans). Remember Goliath? He's a descendent of this species. They are often described as giants with physical deformities in historical texts. The account of David and Goliath (Jaloot) is given both in the Hebrew Bible and in the Qur'an. Recent archaeological evidence suggests that even if no race of giants actually existed in Gath at that time, a name similar to "Goliath" was indeed used in the area. They are a few accounts of nephilims in the bible, despite them being written by different writers at different times. Genesis 6:4 (NIV) Wickedness in the World 4 The Nephilim were on the earth in those days—and also afterward—when the sons of God went to the daughters of humans and had children by them. They were the heroes of old, men of renown. Old Testament books seldom include a byline. So we look to outside sources to discover authorship. Jewish tradition and other b...