In 1989, Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale instilled a whole generation of kids with the dream of one day zipping around atop a board suspended in thin air with their hit film “Back to the Future Part II.” Now,...

Imagine running a marathon. After months of hard training, you place first in the race. Much to your surprise, however, you are then disqualified, your prize money is taken away and you are banned from...