Political campaigns are notorious for accusations about opposing candidates. More than one politician has accused the opposing candidate of brainwashing his or her supporters. As far as we have been able to […]
Getting Votes Through Hypnosis
The Curse of James Dean’s Porsche
The death of James Dean on September 30, 1955, sent shock waves through Hollywood. The 24-year-old actor was cut down in the prime of life when he was involved in a head-on […]
Niue: the South Pacific Paradise for Coin Collectors
With a land area of just over 100 square miles (261 square km) and a population of 1,600 people, the tiny nation of Niue could easily be overlooked. The island nation sits […]
The Hotel That Was Luke Skywalker’s Home
If you like to travel, have a penchant for unique locations, and happen to be a diehard Star Wars fan, look no further for your next vacation than the Hotel Sidi Driss […]
How the Wilhelm Scream Became One of Hollywood’s Biggest Easter Eggs
Certain lines from movies are so iconic that they are immediately recognized. “I am your father!” is instantly associated with James Earl Jones’ powerful portrayal of Darth Vader. Who can read the […]
How Did Star Wars Nearly Cause a Real War?
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…. Well, actually, not that long ago, and much closer to home… Let’s start this again. Back in 1976, in the deserts of […]
Giving the Boot to the Star Wars Shoe Asteroid Myth
If you spend any amount of internet searching for interesting facts about Star Wars and you will eventually come across this interesting tidbit: some of the asteroids in The Empire Strikes Back […]
White House Blows Up Death Star Initiative
When the White House launched a website to encourage citizen participation in government, it is doubtful that many thought to protect against undue influence by the dark side of The Force. Nevertheless, […]
Harsh Movie Reviews from the Poison Pens of Movie Critics
Depending on your point of view, movie critics have the best or the worst job imaginable. They get paid to sit around and watch movies all day. That may seem like a […]
Indiana Jones and the Droids He Wasn’t Looking For
Archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones doesn’t miss much, but he apparently overlooked pretty conclusive evidence of a civilization that existed long ago in a galaxy far away.Steven Spielberg, the creator of the […]
Behold the Power of Buffy, the Jedi Master
When George Lucas created the Jedi Master Yoda for The Empire Strikes Back, he originally intended that the character’s name would be Buffy. source
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