Science!
I have long had a print hanging above my desk, a drawing of an anthropomorphic Space Shuttle being dragged along by the tremendous power of the rockets attached to its large central fuel tank. The print is titled Nantucket Sleighride, a reference explained in the text that accompanies the image:

Many years ago in new England, the term "Nantucket Sleighride" referred to a whale boat being dragged along by the enormous power of a harpooned whale. Today the Space Shuttle, riding atop its enormous expendable fuel tank, is dragged along at launch by the incredible power of its solid rocket boosters.

Finally, after all these years of waiting, a second whaling-themed N.A.S.A. project: Space harpoon-link.

This story also illustrates once again the principle that every noun is made more impressive & amusing when preceded by the adjective "space." Harpoon? Good. Space harpoon? Better. (See above.) Coyote? Good. Space coyote? Better. ("Take that, Space Coyote!") Pope? Good. Space Pope? Better. ("Is the Space Pope reptilian?" Crocodylus pontifex!)

The Rebel Black Dot Christmas Song of the Day
Barenaked Ladies, "Carol of the Bells" from Barenaked for the Holidays (T.L.A.M.)