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Understanding 'Lost's Terms

With so many terms and mysteries on the island, it is hard to keep everything straight.
14J
14J was first introduced in episode 4x9 of 'Lost'.
Ajira Airways
Ajira Airways was first introduced between season's 4 and 5 of 'Lost'.
Alternate Reality Games
'Lost's alternate reality games were first introduced between season's 2 and 3 of 'Lost'.
Anagram
Anagram definition.
Ankh
An ankh was first introduced in episode 5x8 of 'Lost'.
Barracks
The term Barracks was first introduced in episode 3x11 of 'Lost'.
Black Rock
Information on the Black Rock.
Black Smoke
The black smoke on the island.
Button, The
The button refers to the "execute" button on the computer in the hatch.
Casimir Effect
Casimir Effect was first introduced in episode 4x13 of 'Lost'.
Comic-Con
Comic-Con in San Diego.
Dark Territory
Dark Territory definition from the hit television show 'Lost'.
Dharma Initiative
What is the Dharma Initiative?
Dharma Special Access
Learn about 'Lost's Dharma Special Access.
Dharma Wants You
Find out what you need to know about the 'Lost' alternate reality game 'Dharma Wants You'.
DriveShaft
Charlie Pace is a member of the band DriveShaft.
Expose
Expose was first introduced in episode 3x13 of 'Lost'.
Flame Station
The Flame Station was found in episode 3x11 of 'Lost'.
Flash Forward
Flash Forward was first introduced as a result of episode 3x22 of 'Lost'.
Flashback
A definition of "Flashback" used in ABC's 'Lost'.
Fuselage
The fuselage of Flight 815 landed on the beach with 48 survivors.
Garand Rifle
Garand Rifle was first introduced in episode 5x3 of 'Lost'.
Hanso Foundation
The Hanso Foundation is behind the Orientation film that Jack and Locke watch.
Hatch
Frequently asked questions about the hatch.
Hydra
Hydra definition.
Joop
Know who Joop is?
LaFleur
LaFleur was first introduced in episode 5x8 of 'Lost'.
Lamppost Station
The Lamppost was first introduced in episode 5x6 of 'Lost'.
Looking Glass, The
The Looking Glass was first introduced in episode 3x21 of 'Lost'.
'Lost' Experience Game, The
The Lost Experience was an alternate reality game (ARG) that paralleled the storyline of the show in 2006.
The 'Lost' Island
The 'Lost' island is where much of the story of 'Lost' takes place.
'Lost' University
Lost University was first introduced between season 5 and season 6 of Lost.
Magnetometer
Magnetometer was first introduced in episode 4x2 of 'Lost'.
Mittelos
Mittelos was first introduced in episode 3x7 of 'Lost'.
Monster
Find out about the monster.
Mr. Cluck's
Mr. Cluck's definition.
Oceanic Flight 815
Our survivors were on Oceanic Flight 815 when it went down.
Oceanic Six
Oceanic Six was first introduced in episode 4x1 of 'Lost'.
Octagon Global Recruiting
Octagon Global Recruiting was first introduced in a commercial break during episode 4x13 of 'Lost'.
Orchid Station
The Orchid Station was first introduced at San Diego Comic-Con in 2007.
Orientation
Desmond has Jack and Locke watch an Orientation film.
Others, The
Who are the Others?
Red Shirts
Red Shirts definition.
Santa Rosa Mental Institution
Santa Rosa Mental Institution definition.
Security System
Definition of the Security System as it pertains to the hit TV show 'Lost'.
Swan Station
Swan Station definition.
Tailies
The Tailies are the survivors of Flight 815.
Tempest Station
Tempest Station was first introduced in episode 4x6 of 'Lost'.
Temple, The
The Temple was first introduced in episode 3x22 of 'Lost'.
Timer
The timer is a group of numbers inside the hatch that count down.
Trebuchet
Locke and Boone attempt to open the hatch with a trebuchet.
Turnip Head
Charlie calls Claire's baby Turnip Head.
Unseen Force
The details about 'Lost's unseen force.
Virgin Mary Statues
The Virgin Mary statues play a big part on 'Lost'.

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